(Z)-3-Hexenyl Isobutyrate is found in spearmint oil. It smells fruity green and is used
in perfumery to create freshness in blossom compositions.
(Z)-3-Hexenyl isobutyrate has a green, fruity, apple-like odor
Reported found in guava, spearmint, Chinese quince.
As compared to the n-Butyratc, this ester is
less buttery, more fruity in its overall odor
type. It is perhaps less reminiscent of natural
products except Apple, and has therefore not
become very popular. It could find usc as a
modifier for the Hcxcnyl esters with lower
acids, and it will blend particularly well with
fruity notes of the Apple-Peach-Apricot type
(Undccanolidc, etc.). It lends freshness to Lavender and other hcrbaccous fragrances, and
gives lift to many types of floral fragrance.
by csterification of cis-3-Hexenol
with iso-Butyric acid under azeotropic conditions.
ChEBI: 3Z-Hexenyl isobutyrate is a carboxylic ester.
Aroma characteristics at 1.0%: sweet fruity apple and pear with a slight green character
Taste characteristics at 1 to 5 ppm: sweet, fruity, apple and pear with a slight green character and nuances
of raw beans and filberts
Natural occurrence: Guava, spearmint, Chinese quince.
