Description
trans-2-Hexenoic acid has a pleasant fatty characteristic and is
long-lasting. This substance may be synthesized by condensation
of butyraldehyde with malonic acid.
Chemical Properties
white crystalline low melting solid
Chemical Properties
trans-2-Hexenoic acid has a pleasant, fatty, characteristic, long-lasting odor.
Occurrence
Reported found in Japanese peppermint oil, apple, banana, bilberry, guava, pork fat, white wine, tea, starfruit,
loquat and loganberry.
Uses
(2E)-2-Hexenoic Acid is used in the synthesis of antitumor dehydroepiandrosteronederivatives. Also used in the synthesis of phosphatase 1B inhibitors.
Preparation
By condensation of butyraldehyde with malonic acid
Definition
ChEBI: The (E)-stereoisomer of hexenoic acid.
