cis-3-Hexenyl butyrate has a green, fruity, somewhat buttery
aroma. May be synthesized by esterification of cis-3-hexenol with
n-butyric acid under azeotropic conditions.
Colorless to pale yellow liquid
cis-3-Hexenyl butyrate has a green, fruity, somewhat buttery aroma.
Reported found in passion fruit, apricot, orange and lemon peel oil, apple, Concord grape, guava, strawberry,
tea, plum, plumcot, starfruit, mango, coriander, quince, lovage, nectarine and spineless monkey orange.
By esterification of cis-3-hexenol with n-butyric acid under azeotropic conditions.
ChEBI: Cis-3-hexenyl butyrate is a fatty acid ester.
At 20 ppm: green, waxy, fruity and sweet with a berry and tropical nuance
Taste characteristics at 20 ppm: green, fruity, leafy with a fresh apple and pear nuance
