Octyl isovalerate has a strong odor reminiscent of fatty aldehyde
with an apple-pineapple undertone. May be prepared by esterification
of n-octanol with isovaleric acid.
n-Octyl isovalerate has a strong odor reminiscent of fatty aldehyde with an apple–pineapple undertone.
Reported found among the volatile constituents of the aroma of fresh Florida orange juice and babaco fruit
(Carica pentagona Heilborn).
By esterification of n-octanol with isovaleric acid.
ChEBI: Octyl 3-methyl-butanoate is a carboxylic ester.
