Description
Hexyl propionate has an earthy, acrid odor suggestive of rotting fruits and a sweet, metallic-fruity taste. May be synthesized by esterification of n-hexanol with propionic acid.
Chemical Properties
Hexyl propionate has an earthy, acrid odor suggestive of rotting fruits and a sweet, metallic-fruity taste
Occurrence
Reported found in hops, apple, apricot, melon, Gruyere cheese, passion fruit, plum, spineless monkey orange and German chamomile oil.
Definition
ChEBI: A propanoate ester of hexan-1-ol.
Preparation
By esterification of n-hexanol with propionic acid
Aroma threshold values
Detection: 8 ppb
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