CITRONELLYL PROPIONATE

Chemical properties

Citronellyl Propionate is a fresh, fruity, rose-like-smelling liquid. It is used in perfume and flavor compositions in the same way as the acetate.

Chemical properties

Citronellyl propionate has a rose-like odor; bittersweet, plum-like taste.

Occurrence

Reported found in tomato.

The Uses of CITRONELLYL PROPIONATE

Citronellyl Propionate is a synthetic flavoring agent that is a mod- erately stable, colorless liquid of light rose-fruity odor. it is practi- cally insoluble in water but is miscible with alcohol. it is stored in glass or tin containers. it has application in baked goods, candy, beverages, and ice cream at 3–19 ppm.

Preparation

By direct esterification of citronellol with propionic acid under azeotropic conditions on using propionic anhydride.

Definition

ChEBI: Citronellyl propionate is a carboxylic ester.

What are the applications of Application

Fresh-fruity, sweet-rosy odor, richer, rounder than that of the acetate, also more berrylike, fruity. Used quite frequently, but in modest concentrations, in many floral fragrance types, Rose, Muguet, NeroIi, etc. and in Citrus types, particularly with Bergamot or Bergamot-like chemicals. It has a pleasant effect upon Patchouli oil and is generally used as a modifier for the acetate, and for the esters of Linalool and Geraniol. In flavor compositions, it finds its way into Lemon and various fruit flavors. The concentration in baked goods can be about 20 ppm.

Aroma threshold values

Detection at 2%: floral, green, waxy and citrus with fruity nuances.

Taste threshold values

Taste characteristics at 10 ppm: floral, green, waxy, rosy and citrus with fruity nuances.