Description
5-Methyl-2-phenyl-2-hexenal has a cocoa aroma. It is often used
in chocolate and cocoα-type flavors. May be prepared from phenyl
acetaldehyde and isopropyl acetaldehyde by aldolic condensation.
Chemical Properties
5-Methyl-2-phenyl-2-hexenal has a cocoa aroma. It is used in chocolate and cocoa-type flavors
Occurrence
Reported found in the neutral volatile fraction of roasted peanuts, in peppermint oil, pork liver, cocoa, tea,
roasted filberts, sesame seed, malt, wort and cocoa liquor
Uses
5-?Methyl-?2-?phenyl-?2-?hexenal is a major volatile compound found in fermented flour paste.
Preparation
From phenyl acetaldehyde and isopropyl acetaldehyde by aldolic condensation
Definition
ChEBI: (2E)-5-methyl-2-phenylhex-2-enal is a member of phenylacetaldehydes.
