(3Z)-Hex-3-en-1-yl hexanoate

개요cis-3-Hexenyl hexanoate has a powerful, diffusive fruity-green odor.1 It is reminiscent of pear. May be synthesized by azeotropic esterification of ds-3-hexanol with n-hexanoic acid.

출처Reported found among the high-boiling components in green tea; also as a component in the volatile fraction of tabasco pepper (Capsicum frutescens). Also reported found in orange peel oil, guava, corn mint oil, passion fruit and juice, plum, plumcot, starfruit, mango, quince, beli (Aegle marmelos Correa), babaco fruit (Carica pentagona Heilborn), nectarine and black choke berry

용도cis-3-Hexenyl hexanoate has been suggested for use in perfumes and flavors. It will primarily find application in flavors, where its Pear-Pineapple character and comparatively powerful Aroma could blend with the conventional materials in such flavor compositions. As a novel note in modem fragrances, it could form part of fruity-green topnote complexes, a type which is rather popular lately.