FEMA 3498

Chemical properties

cis-3-Hexenyl isovalerate has a powerful, sweet, green odor of apple and buttery, apple-like taste

Occurrence

Reported found in tabasco pepper, bell pepper and other capsicum varieties, corn mint, spearmint, peppermint and other mentha oils, black tea, elder flower, cherimoya, sage, nectarine, lamb’s lettuce and sea buckthorn (Hippophae rhamnoides L.).

The Uses of FEMA 3498

This ester Cis-3-hexenyl Isovalerate finds some use in flavor compositions as a power ingredient and modifier in Applc, Pear, Pineapple, Plum, etc. where it helps introduce natural freshness in balance with possible overly sweet notes from conventional flavor chemicals.

Preparation

By esterification of cis-3-hexenol with isovaleric acid.

Definition

ChEBI: Cis-3-hexenyl isovalerate is a 3-hexenyl isovalerate in which the double bond adopts cis-configuration. It has a role as an insect attractant and a volatile oil component.

Aroma threshold values

Aroma characteristics at 1.0%: grassy green, waxy, estry fruity, sweet woody floral pear, tropical banana, fleshy grape notes with a slightly vegetative nuance.

Taste threshold values

Taste characteristics at 1.0 ppm: green, waxy, fruity apple, pineapple, pear with woody and walnut nuances