Chemical Properties
Colorless liquid with apple-like sweet smell. Boiling point 179℃(1333Pa). Soluble in ethanol. Natural products exist in the volatile flavor components of apples, but also in the egg fruit and so on.
Occurrence
Reported found as a volatile flavor component in apple; also reported found among the aroma components of
yellow passion fruit and in mango, pawpaw and pineapple.
Uses
GB 2760--1996 specifies food flavorings that are temporarily permitted for use.
Preparation
From cis-1-pentenyl bromide via the lithium vinyl cuprates.
Aroma threshold values
Detection: 50 ppb
