May be synthesized by condensation of butyraldehyde and malonic acid; also formed during the distillation of ethyl paraconic
acid.
clear colorless to light yellow liquid
3-Hexenoic acid has a diffusive, cheese odor, mildly fruity.
Reported found in yellow passion fruit, raspberry, hop oil, beer, white wine, cocoa, kiwifruit and black
choke cherry.
By condensation of butyraldehyde and malonic acid; also formed during the distillation of ethyl paraconic acid.
ChEBI: A hexenoic acid with the double bond at position 3.
Taste characteristics at 50 ppm: green, dairy-like with a vegetable and melon nuance.
