Description
Methyl trans-2-octenoate has a fruity green odor.
Chemical Properties
Methyl trans-2-octenoate has a fruity green odor
Occurrence
Reported found in stored hops, matsutake, Bartlett pears, soursop, hop oil and mountain papaya.
Definition
ChEBI: Methyl 2-octenoate is a fatty acid ester.
Taste threshold values
Taste characteristics at 20 ppm: fruity, green, sweet, waxy with a fresh tropical note
Synthesis
Methyl trans-2-octenoate is prepared by direct esterification of 2-Octenoic acid and Methanol, preferably under azeotropic conditions.