Chemical Properties
Allyl 10-undecenoate has a fruital aroma suggestive of pineapple
Preparation
By azeotropic distillation of a benzene solution of the corresponding acid and allyl alcohol in the presence of naphthaleneβ-sulfonic acid.
Definition
ChEBI: Allyl undecylenate is a fatty acid ester.
Aroma threshold values
Detection at 1.0%: powdery, fatty coconut, waxy and dairy-like with a slight fruity pineapple nuance
Taste threshold values
Taste characteristics from 2.5 to 10 ppm: powdery, dry waxy with a slight floral finish.