May be synthesized by condensation of butyraldehyde and malonic acid; also formed during the distillation of ethyl paraconic
acid.
3-Hexenoic acid has a diffusive, cheese odor, mildly fruity.
clear colorless to light yellow liquid
Reported found in yellow passion fruit, raspberry, hop oil, beer, white wine, cocoa, kiwifruit and black
choke cherry.
By condensation of butyraldehyde and malonic acid; also formed during the distillation of ethyl paraconic acid.
ChEBI: A hexenoic acid with the double bond at position 3.
Taste characteristics at 50 ppm: green, dairy-like with a vegetable and melon nuance.