cis-3-Hexenyl formate

Description

cis-3-Hexenyl formate has a light topnote and a fruity fresh odor.

Chemical properties

(Z)-3-Hexenyl Formate has been identified in tea. It possesses a green, fruity odor and is used in perfumery and flavor compositions to impart fruity, green notes.

Chemical properties

cis-3-Hexneyl formate has a light top note and a fruity fresh odor.

Occurrence

Reported found in raspberry, corn mint oil, black tea, mango, corn oil and black chokeberry.

The Uses of cis-3-Hexenyl formate

cis-3-Hexenyl formate finds some use in perfumery as part of various topnote complexes. It blends very well with Galbanum and with many herbaceous oils. Styrax is a good fixative, and supporting fixation and blending can be achieved with Cinnamates. The ester could constitute the main part of the green theme in Hyacinth when suitably incorporated. In flavors, it forms an excellent combination with Nonadienal and Nonadienol in Cucumber compositions and other vegetable, juicygreen flavor types. It is furthermore a generally refreshing modifier for the higher esters of the series.

Definition

ChEBI: Cis-3-Hexenyl formate is a carboxylic ester.

Preparation

from cis-3-Hexenol and Formic acid, e. g. in presence of Acetic arrhydride in cold Formulation.

Taste threshold values

Taste characteristics at 20 ppm: green, waxy, fresh, vegetable, fruity, apple, guava and green banana

General Description

cis-3-Hexenyl formate is a flavor and fragrance ester mainly used for its green notes. It occurs naturally in gardenia and zinchoge flowers.