Ethyl 2-methylpentanoate (Ethyl Amyl Ketone or more commonly the ester known as 'Manzanate'-adjacent). Sharp, green-fruity odour reminiscent of unripe apple and pear skin with a fresh, slightly waxy nuance. Diffusive and juicy in the top, fading fairly quickly to a soft green fruit tone.AI · claude-opus-4-7
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Perfume and Flavor Chemicals, page 469.
Colorless oily liquid.
Almost insoluble in water, soluble in alcohol and oils.
Winey-sweet odor of Grape- and Berry-like character.
Sweet, slightly fruity taste of Apple- and Berry type.
The subject chemical is of little use in perfumery.