Description
4-Hexen-l-ol has a pungent oily odor. May be synthesized by
treating cis- and frans-3-chloro-2-methyl-tetrahydropyrone with
sodium in ether.
Chemical Properties
4-Hexen-1-ol has a pungent oily odor.
Occurrence
The cis- and trans-forms occur in banana, the cis-form in passion fruit; also reported in beans, butter and olive
Definition
ChEBI: 4-Hexen-1-ol, (E)- is an aliphatic alcohol.
Preparation
By treating cis- and trans-3-chloro-2-methyl-tetrahydropyrone with sodium in ether.
Taste threshold values
Taste characteristics at 20 ppm: green, tomato, fresh with herbal vegetable nuances
