Chemical Properties
Liquid; odor of green leaves
Chemical Properties
2,4-Hexadien-1-ol has a fresh green, vegetable aroma
Occurrence
Reported found in raw and cooked asparagus, naranjilla fruit.
Uses
2,4-Hexadien-1-ol is used in preparation of Photocurable Polyurethane coating with leather texture for textiles.
Uses
Odorant in perfumery.
Definition
ChEBI: (2E,4E)-2,4-hexadien-1-ol is a medium-chain primary fatty alcohol that is hexan-1-ol with two trans double bonds at positions 2 and 4. It has a role as a fragrance and a flavouring agent. It is a primary allylic alcohol, a medium-chain primary fatty alcohol and an alkenyl alcohol.
Aroma threshold values
Aroma characteristics at 1.0%: slightly musty and green with a sweet marzipan, raw almond nutty note
with a vegetative and a slight whiskey nuance
Taste threshold values
Taste characteristics at 10 to 40 ppm: fruity and tropical with a slight green and vegetative nuance
