Prepared by selective hydrogenation of methyl sorbate; from
3-hexenoic acid and methanol in the presence of BF3.
Clear colorless to faintly yellow liquid
Reported found as a volatile component in cayenne and pineapple. Also reported found in prickly pear, soursop, mountain papaya, guava and Virginia tobacco.
Aroma characteristics at 1.0%: sweet sharp green, juicy fresh fruity with tropical and vegetative
nuances.
Taste characteristics at 5 ppm: sweet green, banana-like, slightly acidic with fruity nuances of pineapple,
pear, apple and passion fruit
Chemistry Letters, 11, p. 715, 1982
The Journal of Organic Chemistry, 51, p. 537, 1986
DOI: 10.1021/jo00354a027
