Isobutyl butyrate

At a glance

Synthetic ester made by esterifying isobutanol with butyric acid; imparts sweet banana‑apple, pineapple‑like fruit notes and is used for fresh fruity accords in perfumery and flavoring.

Category
⚗️ Synthetic
Origin
chemical synthesis
Extraction
Chemical synthesis
Chemical family
Ester
CAS number
539-90-2
Profile
fruity, sweet
IFRA status
Not restricted
● drafted · last checked 2026-09-01