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ETHYL-ISO-AMYLPYRUVATE

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Material type
synthetic aroma chemical
Canonical source
arctander
Formulation

Usage guidance

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Compatibility tags
tropical-fruityfruity-floralmodern-colognegourmand
How it behaves

Olfactory profile

Family
fruity
Note tendency
Top
Descriptors
fruitygreentropicalfreshsweetjuicy

A bright, juicy fruity-green ester with a tropical facet reminiscent of kiwi, pineapple and rhubarb. Fresh and slightly tart on top, with a soft sweet fruity heart that fades fairly quickly.AI · claude-opus-4-7

Intensity
6 / 10
Tenacity
3 / 10
Volatility
8 / 10
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chemicals · No. 1151

Arctander monograph

Perfume and Flavor Chemicals, page 470.

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186.25
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Appearance

Colorless liquid.

Solubility

Slightly soluble in water, soluble in alcohol, propylene glycol and oils.

Odor

Fresh-winey, sweet and fruity, but also “tart” odor of moderate to poor tenacity.

Flavor

Tart-fruity, but in suitable dilution quite sweet taste, reminiscent of certain notes in Blackcurrant and other berries.

Uses in flavor

This ester has been suggested for use in flavor compositions for imitation Berry, Apple, Wine and in various fruit complexes.

Production

Produced from 2-iso-Propylbutanol-l by esterification with Pyruvic acid.

Identity
Aliases · 1
2-iso-Propylbutanol pyruvate
Compliance note. Restriction data is sourced directly from IFRA publications and preserved with its document excerpt. Perfume Foundry is a compliance-support tool — not a substitute for a qualified safety assessor (CPSR / PIF).