Chemical Properties
White to slightly yellow liquid; powerful, melon-like odor.Insoluble in water.
Chemical Properties
cis-6-Nonen-1-ol has a powerful, melon, green odor.
Occurrence
Reported found in muskmelon, cucumber, lean fish and pepino fruit (Solanum muricatum)
Definition
ChEBI: (Z)-non-6-en-1-ol is a medium-chain primary fatty alcohol that is (Z)-non-6-ene carrying a hydroxy group at position 1. It has been found in muskmelon and watermelon. It has a role as a flavouring agent, a plant metabolite, a cosmetic and a pheromone. It is a medium-chain primary fatty alcohol, an alkenyl alcohol and a volatile organic compound.
Aroma threshold values
Detection: 1 ppb
Taste threshold values
Taste characteristics at 25 ppm: waxy, cucumber, honeydew, green watermelon.
