Ethyl-5-hexenoate has a fruity aroma.
Reportedly present in tea, pineapple, strawberry and Chinese quince peel.
ChEBI: Ethyl 5-hexenoate is the fatty acid ethyl ester of 5-hexenoic acid. It has a role as a flavouring agent and a metabolite.
Odor characteristics at 10,000 ppm: sharp estery, sweet with ripe fruity pineapple, apple and strawberry
with winy and acidic depth notes.
Taste characteristics at 5 to 10 ppm: sweet, pineapple, jamy overripe fruity and strawberry with sweet
onenanthic tutti-fruitti candy nuances.
