Chemical Properties
(E)-2-Hexenyl isovalerate has a fruity, buttery odor.
Occurrence
Reported found in lamb’s lettuce
Definition
ChEBI: 2-hexenyl isovalerate is a fatty ester resulting from the formal condensation of the carboxy group of isovaleric acid with the hydroxy group of 2-hexen-1-ol. It has a role as a volatile oil component. It is functionally related to an isovaleric acid and a 2-hexen-1-ol.
Aroma threshold values
Aroma characteristics at 1.0%: green, fresh waxy apple, pear and banana-like with nuances of viney fusel
grape and vegetables.
Taste threshold values
Taste characteristics at 1 to 5 ppm: green apple, fruity with an oily waxy nuance and a lingering fruity
aftertaste.
