Description
cis-3-Hexenyl formate has a light topnote and a fruity fresh odor.
Chemical Properties
(Z)-3-Hexenyl Formate has been identified
in tea. It possesses a green, fruity odor and is used in perfumery and flavor compositions
to impart fruity, green notes.
Chemical Properties
cis-3-Hexneyl formate has a light top note and a fruity fresh odor.
Occurrence
Reported found in raspberry, corn mint oil, black tea, mango, corn oil and black chokeberry.
Uses
cis-3-Hexenyl formate finds some use in perfumery as part of various topnote complexes. It blends
very well with Galbanum and with many herbaceous oils. Styrax is a good fixative, and
supporting fixation and blending can be
achieved with Cinnamates. The ester could
constitute the main part of the green theme in
Hyacinth when suitably incorporated. In flavors, it forms an excellent combination
with Nonadienal and Nonadienol in Cucumber compositions and other vegetable, juicygreen flavor types. It is furthermore a generally refreshing modifier for the higher esters
of the series.
Preparation
from cis-3-Hexenol and Formic
acid, e. g. in presence of Acetic arrhydride in
cold Formulation.
Definition
ChEBI: Cis-3-Hexenyl formate is a carboxylic ester.
Taste threshold values
Taste characteristics at 20 ppm: green, waxy, fresh, vegetable, fruity, apple, guava and green banana
General Description
cis-3-Hexenyl formate is a flavor and fragrance ester mainly used for its green notes. It occurs naturally in gardenia and zinchoge flowers.
