(E)-5-Octenoic acid

Colorless liquid; fatty, greasy aroma.

ChEBI: (5Z)-5-octenoic acid is an olefinic fatty acid that is octanoic acid carrying a double bond at position 5 (the 5Z-isomer). It has a role as a flavouring agent, an animal metabolite and a plant metabolite. It is a medium-chain fatty acid, a monounsaturated fatty acid, an olefinic fatty acid and a straight-chain fatty acid.

Fatty type medium strength odor; recommend smelling in a 10.00% solution or less.