Isobutavan

Givaudan
Available
neat or unspecified
single substance

Short profile

Olfactive Family according to source: GOURMAND. The established product profile combines fruity, vanilla-like, gourmand, sweet, apricot-like, powdery, creamy.

gourmand
fruity
vanilla-like
gourmand
sweet
apricot-like
powdery
creamy

Effect in a formula

Gourmand modifier
sweetness/texture enhancer
accord bridge

Can enhance edible associations, sweetness or creamy texture and connect fruit, floral or woody parts.

Use and dosage

Manufacturer's specification for this product grade: Up to 2%. This is not an IFRA limit. Low: adds warmth or edible texture. Medium: clarifies the gourmand theme. High: can overemphasize sweetness and density; control contrast and drydown.

Up to 2%
Manufacturer use guidance for this exact product — not an IFRA limit. IFRA standards must be verified separately for the specific substance scope and product grade.

Behaviour and performance

TenacitySeveral months

Reported as stated by the source. Diffusion, tenacity and note impact are not combined into a single performance score.

Good areas of use

Apricot

Chemical context

CAS20665-85-4
Chemical name4-Formyl-2-methoxyphenyl 2-methylpropanoate
FormulaC12H14O4
Molecular weight222.2 g/mol
Function classAromatic (benzene ring)

No vapour pressure with an explicitly reported temperature.

No vapor pressure classification: A reliable numerical vapor pressure with explicitly documented measurement temperature is missing.

Source: Givaudan Fragrance Molecules – Isobutavan
Open source
Last reviewed: 2026-09-07