Description
cis-3-Hexenyl butyrate has a green, fruity, somewhat buttery
aroma. May be synthesized by esterification of cis-3-hexenol with
n-butyric acid under azeotropic conditions.
Chemical Properties
Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Chemical Properties
cis-3-Hexenyl butyrate has a green, fruity, somewhat buttery aroma.
Occurrence
Reported found in passion fruit, apricot, orange and lemon peel oil, apple, Concord grape, guava, strawberry,
tea, plum, plumcot, starfruit, mango, coriander, quince, lovage, nectarine and spineless monkey orange.
Preparation
By esterification of cis-3-hexenol with n-butyric acid under azeotropic conditions.
Definition
ChEBI: Cis-3-hexenyl butyrate is a fatty acid ester.
Aroma threshold values
At 20 ppm: green, waxy, fruity and sweet with a berry and tropical nuance
Taste threshold values
Taste characteristics at 20 ppm: green, fruity, leafy with a fresh apple and pear nuance
