Acetyl carbinyl acetate (3-acetoxy-2-butanone) is a light, diffusive ester with a fresh fruity-green character reminiscent of banana peel and unripe apple, with a subtle buttery-herbal nuance underneath. It flashes off quickly, leaving a clean natural fruit impression useful in topnote accords.AI · claude-opus-4-7
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Perfume and Flavor Chemicals, page 26.
Colorless liquid,
Soluble in alcohol, Propylene glycol, essential oils, perfume and flavor chemicals.
Peculiar fruity-buttery, somewhat sour odor.
Butter-vinegar-like taste.
Could find use in flavors for Butter, Butter-scotch, Rum, Nut, Cream, Cheese, etc.