Description
Hexyl propionate has an earthy, acrid odor suggestive of rotting
fruits and a sweet, metallic-fruity taste. May be synthesized by
esterification of n-hexanol with propionic acid.
Chemical Properties
Hexyl propionate has an earthy, acrid odor suggestive of rotting fruits and a sweet, metallic-fruity taste
Occurrence
Reported found in hops, apple, apricot, melon, Gruyere cheese, passion fruit, plum, spineless monkey orange
and German chamomile oil.
Preparation
By esterification of n-hexanol with propionic acid
Definition
ChEBI: A propanoate ester of hexan-1-ol.
Aroma threshold values
Detection: 8 ppb
General Description
Hexyl propionate is a volatile flavor compound mainly found in different varieties of apple. It also occurs in muskmelon.
Biochem/physiol Actions
Taste at 10 ppm
