Chemical Properties
Benzyl hexanoate has a sweet, mild fruity, slightly green odor, reminiscent of apricot, but with a distinctly floral note.
It is used in imitation pineapple and apricot flavors.
Occurrence
Reportedly present in passion fruit and juice (Passiflora edulis L.).
Preparation
Prepared by reaction of benzyl alcohol with hexanoic acid in the presence of catalyst, methansulfonic acid.
Aroma threshold values
Aroma characteristics at around 1.0%: sweet, chemical fruity and slightly lactonic, pineapple and slightly tropical.
Taste threshold values
Taste characteristics at around 5.0 ppm: sweet, tropical, ripe fruity pineapple with a candy nuance.
