cis-3-Hexenyl hexanoate

Description

cis-3-Hexenyl hexanoate has a powerful, diffusive fruity-green odor.1 It is reminiscent of pear. May be synthesized by azeotropic esterification of ds-3-hexanol with n-hexanoic acid.

Chemical properties

cis-3-Hexenyl hexanoate has a powerful, diffusive fruity-green odor, reminiscent of pear.

Occurrence

Reported found among the high-boiling components in green tea; also as a component in the volatile fraction of tabasco pepper (Capsicum frutescens). Also reported found in orange peel oil, guava, corn mint oil, passion fruit and juice, plum, plumcot, starfruit, mango, quince, beli (Aegle marmelos Correa), babaco fruit (Carica pentagona Heilborn), nectarine and black choke berry

The Uses of cis-3-Hexenyl hexanoate

cis-3-Hexenyl hexanoate has been suggested for use in perfumes and flavors. It will primarily find application in flavors, where its Pear-Pineapple character and comparatively powerful Aroma could blend with the conventional materials in such flavor compositions. As a novel note in modem fragrances, it could form part of fruity-green topnote complexes, a type which is rather popular lately.

Preparation

By azeotropic esterification of cis-3-hexanol with n-hexanoic acid

Definition

ChEBI: Cis-3-Hexenyl hexanoate is a fatty acid ester.

Taste threshold values

Taste characteristics at 20 ppm: green, fruity, waxy and sweet with a berry and tropical nuance