Q. 14.24 - An Introduction to General, Organic, and Biological Chemistry

Question

What flavor would you notice if you smelled or tasted the following?

a. ethyl butanoate

b. propyl acetate

c. pentyl acetate

Step-by-Step Solution

Answer

(part a) Ethyl butanoate - Pineapples

(part b) propyl acetate -Pears

(part c) pentyl acetate - Bananas

Step 1: Introduction (part a)

Whenever biomolecules interacted with beverages, they cause dampness as well as terpenes. In carbonyl group, the gas of the carbonyl oxygen is changed by an alkyl chain with in ester.

Step 2: Given Information (a)

The esters have just a delicious flavor. Esters are also responsible for the strong aroma of fruit and veg including blueberries, bananas, and lemony.

Step 3: Explanation (a)

(a) The taste of ethyl butanoate is close with those of pineapples.

Step 4: Given Information (b)

The esters have just a delicious flavor. Esters are also responsible for the strong aroma of fruit and veg including blueberries, bananas, and lemony.

Step 5: Explanation (b)

(b) Propyl acetate has to have a flavor identical with those of apricots.

Step 6: Given Information (c)

The esters have just a delicious flavor. Esters are also responsible for the strong aroma of fruit and veg including blueberries, bananas, and lemony.

Step 7: Explanation (c)

(c) The taste of penyl acetate is close with those of bananas.