cis-3-Hexenyl anthranilate

Description

Cis-3-Hexenyl anthranilate is a pale straw-colored or pale amber-colored, somewhat viscous liquid.Practically insoluble in water, soluble in alcohol and oils.

Chemical properties

(Z)-3-Hexenyl anthranilate has a delicate fruity, concord grape character

The Uses of cis-3-Hexenyl anthranilate

The odor type of cis-3-Hexenyl anthranilate limits its use to a very few possible applications in perfumery,perhaps as a modifier in Colognes, Neroli bases, Petitgrain compositions, etc.

Definition

ChEBI: Cis-3-Hexenyl 2-aminobenzoate is a benzoate ester.

Preparation

Cis-3-Hexenyl anthranilate is produced by estenfication of cis-3-Hexenol with Anthranilic acid, which can alternatively be undertaken as a cross-esterification or a trans-esterification with Methyl anthranilate as one component.

Aroma threshold values

Aroma characteristics at 1.0%: deep sweet ripe fruity, concord grape skin with a jasmine and lilac floral note and a naphthyl-like nuance.

Taste threshold values

Taste characteristics at 10 to 100 ppm: floral lilac and jasmine with a fruity berry and anthranilate grape nuance. It leaves an interesting woody and jamy mouthfeel.