cis-3-Hexenyl formate has a light topnote and a fruity fresh odor.
(Z)-3-Hexenyl Formate has been identified
in tea. It possesses a green, fruity odor and is used in perfumery and flavor compositions
to impart fruity, green notes.
cis-3-Hexneyl formate has a light top note and a fruity fresh odor.
Reported found in raspberry, corn mint oil, black tea, mango, corn oil and black chokeberry.
cis-3-Hexenyl formate finds some use in perfumery as part of various topnote complexes. It blends
very well with Galbanum and with many herbaceous oils. Styrax is a good fixative, and
supporting fixation and blending can be
achieved with Cinnamates. The ester could
constitute the main part of the green theme in
Hyacinth when suitably incorporated. In flavors, it forms an excellent combination
with Nonadienal and Nonadienol in Cucumber compositions and other vegetable, juicygreen flavor types. It is furthermore a generally refreshing modifier for the higher esters
of the series.
from cis-3-Hexenol and Formic
acid, e. g. in presence of Acetic arrhydride in
cold Formulation.
ChEBI: Cis-3-Hexenyl formate is a carboxylic ester.
Taste characteristics at 20 ppm: green, waxy, fresh, vegetable, fruity, apple, guava and green banana
cis-3-Hexenyl formate is a flavor and fragrance ester mainly used for its green notes. It occurs naturally in gardenia and zinchoge flowers.
