Chemical Properties
(E,E)-3,5-Octadien-2-one has a pungent, herbaceous odor.
Occurrence
Reportedly present in peas, tomato, potato (boiled, cooked), figs, fish, fish oil, dried bonito, krill, shrimp, oysters,
milk powder (skim), tea, oats and maté.
Definition
ChEBI: Trans, trans-3,5-Octadien-2-one is an enone.
Aroma threshold values
Detection at 0.15 ppm (water); aroma characteristics at 1.0%: sweet, waxy, cooked creamy, slightly toasted
coconut, vanilla-like and milky with cheesy nuances.
Taste threshold values
Taste characteristics at 1.0 ppm: sweet, waxy, creamy, milky, toasted coconut with vanilla and dairy
nuances.
