Description
3-Hexenyl phenylacetate has a mild and sweet, green-rose-mossy
odor. May be synthesized from phenylacetyl chloride and cis-
3-hexenol with pyridine catalyst in an inert diluent.
Chemical Properties
3-Hexenyl phenylacetate has a mild and sweet, green–rose–mossy odor.
Occurrence
Reported found in Japanese peppermint oil, spearmint oil and corn mint oil.
Preparation
From phenylacetyl chloride and cis-3-hexenol with pyridine catalyst in an inert diluent.
Taste threshold values
Taste characteristics at 15 ppm: waxy, green, floral with vegetable and melon nuances
