Description
cis-3-Hexen-1 -y 1-acetate has a powerful green, floral note reminiscent of banana. It may be prepared by acetylation of the corresponding alcohol.
Chemical Properties
(Z)-3-Hexenyl Acetate has been identified in many fruit aromas and
green tea. It is a prototype for green odors and is often used in combination with
(Z)-3-hexenol.
Chemical Properties
Colorless liquid
Chemical Properties
cis-3-Hexen-1-yl acetate has a powerful, green, fruity, floral note reminiscent of banana.
Occurrence
Reported found in apple, bilberry, guava, strawberry, black and green tea, yellow and purple passion fruit,
citrus peel oils, melon, peach, raspberry, pear, pineapple, melon, celery, tomato, corn mint oil, spearmint oil, brandies, grape wines,
soybeans, olive, plum, plumcot, starfruit, mango, cauliflower, dill, lovage, corn oil, nectarines, Chinese quince and chamomile oil.
Uses
Leaf Acetate increased leaf-feeding herbivores’ egg predation rates by a generalist predator. As a consequence, a plant could reduce the number of herbivores by more than 90% by releasing volatiles.
Definition
ChEBI: An acetate ester that results from the formal condensation of acetic acid with (Z)-hex-3-en-1-ol.
Preparation
By acetylation of the corresponding alcohol
Taste threshold values
Taste characteristics at 10 ppm: green, fruity, apple and pear with fresh tropical nuances
Synthesis Reference(s)
Canadian Journal of Chemistry, 65, p. 2327, 1987
DOI: 10.1139/v87-388
Flammability and Explosibility
Flammable
