Occurrence
Reported found in apricot, elderberries, grapes, Muscat grapes, Melissa oil, verbena oil, grapefruit juice, passion fruit, cognac and white wine.
Definition
ChEBI: Nerol oxide is a member of the class of pyrans that is 3,6-dihydro-2H-pyran which is substituted at positions 2 and 4 by a 2-methylprop-1-en-1-yl group and a methyl group, respectively. It has a role as a plant metabolite, a flavouring agent and an animal metabolite. It is a member of pyrans, an olefinic compound and a monoterpenoid. It is functionally related to a nerol.
Taste threshold values
Taste characteristics at 5 ppm: green, vegetative, floral, leafy and waxy with an herbal, minty depth
