Description
5-Hydroxy-2,4-decadienoic acid δ-lactone has a mushroom, bleu
cheese lactone or dairy odor.
Chemical Properties
5-Hydroxy-2,4-decadienoic acid δ-lactone has a mushroom, blue cheese lactone or dairy odor
Occurrence
Reported found in peach, grilled beef, fresh plum and nectarine
Uses
6-Pentyl-2-pyrone is an antifungal compound found in Trichoderma harzianum and may be important for cellular regulatory functions.
Definition
ChEBI: 6-n-Pentyl-alpha-pyrone is a member of 2-pyranones. It has a role as a metabolite.
Aroma threshold values
Detection: 150 ppb
Taste threshold values
Taste characteristics at 30 ppm: sweet creamy, coconut, mushroom and nutty.
Synthesis Reference(s)
The Journal of Organic Chemistry, 67, p. 3941, 2002
DOI: 10.1021/jo025518v
General Description
6-Amyl-α-pyrone occurs naturally in peaches. It is also the main volatile organic compound produced by Trichoderma species.