cis-3-Hexenyl hexanoate has a powerful, diffusive fruity-green
odor.1 It is reminiscent of pear. May be synthesized by azeotropic
esterification of ds-3-hexanol with n-hexanoic acid.
cis-3-Hexenyl hexanoate has a powerful, diffusive fruity-green odor, reminiscent of pear.
Reported found among the high-boiling components in green tea; also as a component in the volatile fraction
of tabasco pepper (Capsicum frutescens). Also reported found in orange peel oil, guava, corn mint oil, passion fruit and juice, plum,
plumcot, starfruit, mango, quince, beli (Aegle marmelos Correa), babaco fruit (Carica pentagona Heilborn), nectarine and black
choke berry
cis-3-Hexenyl hexanoate has been suggested for use in perfumes and flavors. It will primarily find application in flavors, where its Pear-Pineapple character and comparatively powerful Aroma could blend with the conventional materials in such flavor compositions. As a novel note in modem fragrances, it could form part of fruity-green topnote complexes, a type which is rather popular lately.
ChEBI: Cis-3-Hexenyl hexanoate is a fatty acid ester.
By azeotropic esterification of cis-3-hexanol with n-hexanoic acid
Taste characteristics at 20 ppm: green, fruity, waxy and sweet with a berry and tropical nuance
