Description
Methyl 2-nonynoate has a characteristic violet-like odor with a
sweet taste reminiscent of fresh peach, unripe banana, and cucumber
peel. May be prepared from 2-octene by way of 1-octyne and
octyne carboxylic acid.
Chemical Properties
Both methyl 2-
nonynoate and methyl 2-octynoate have a triple bond and are liquids with a fatty,
violet-leaf-like odor.They are used in perfume compositions.
Chemical Properties
Methyl 2-nonynoate has a characteristic violet-like odor and a sweet taste reminiscent of fresh peach, unripe banana
and cucumber peel.
Occurrence
Has apparently not been reported to occur in nature
Definition
ChEBI: Methyl non-2-ynoate is a ynoate ester.
Preparation
From 2-octene by way of 1-octyne and octyne carboxylic acid.
Contact allergens
This perfumed molecule is related to methyl heptine carbonate. Cross-reactivity is frequent.
