TRANS-2-HEXENYL HEXANOATE

Chemical properties

(E)-2-Hexenyl hexanoate has a fruity green odor. It is reported to possess a characteristic fragrance and green note of jasmine.

Occurrence

Reportedly found in kumquat peel oil, guava, strawberries, plumcot, starfruit, nectarine, jasmine (flowers), tea and Passiflora edulis (Hybrid) juice.

The Uses of TRANS-2-HEXENYL HEXANOATE

Trans-2-Hexenyl hexanoate is suggested for use in flavor compositions, mainly imitation Apple, Pear. Pine-apple, etc. but also in the popular "Tutti- frutti" types, where its radiance and power produces highly desimble effects. It can also be used in perfume compositiotts, although for this purpose, it is perhaps less suitable than the cis-3-isomer.

The Uses of TRANS-2-HEXENYL HEXANOATE

Trans-2-Hexenyl hexanoate is produced by cstenfication of rrans-2-Hexenol with n-Hexanoic acid under azeotropic conditions.

Preparation

Trans-2-Hexenyl hexanoate is produced by estenfication of trans-2-Hexenol with n-Hexanoic acid under azeotropic conditions.

Definition

ChEBI: 2-Hexenyl hexanoate is a fatty acid ester.

Solubility in organics

Soluble in alcohol and Propylene glycol, miscible with oils.