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
Uses
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.
Definition
ChEBI: Cis-3-Hexenyl hexanoate is a fatty acid ester.
Preparation
By azeotropic esterification of cis-3-hexanol with n-hexanoic acid
Taste threshold values
Taste characteristics at 20 ppm: green, fruity, waxy and sweet with a berry and tropical nuance
