Benzyl hexanoate has a sweet, mild fruity, slightly green odor, reminiscent of apricot, but with a distinctly floral note.
It is used in imitation pineapple and apricot flavors.
Reportedly present in passion fruit and juice (Passiflora edulis L.).
Prepared by reaction of benzyl alcohol with hexanoic acid in the presence of catalyst, methansulfonic acid.
Aroma characteristics at around 1.0%: sweet, chemical fruity and slightly lactonic, pineapple and slightly tropical.
Taste characteristics at around 5.0 ppm: sweet, tropical, ripe fruity pineapple with a candy nuance.
