Preparation
As cited in a U S patent, heptan-3-yl acetate is prepared from the reaction of diphenylmethyl 3-hydroxy-4-(4-toluenesul- fonyl)oxy-butyrate, 4-acetoxyazetidin-2-one, palladium acetate, triethyl amine and benzene.
Definition
ChEBI: 3-Heptyl acetate is a carboxylic ester.
Aroma threshold values
Aroma characteristics at 1.0%: powdery, foral geranium-like, fruity with a fresh plum nuance.
Taste threshold values
Taste characteristics at 10 ppm: strong powdery, foral rosy with a dry herbaceous fruity fnish.
