2-methylhexanoic acid is a medium-chain fatty acid with an aliphatic tail that contains between 4 and 12 carbon atoms. It naturally occurs in Bothriochloa bladhii. 2-methylhexanoic acid has a unique profile with a great combination of cheese and fruit characteristics which work perfectly in either savory or sweet applications.
화학적 성질
2-Methylhexanoic acid is a clear colorless to slightly yellow liquid with has a fruity odor.
출처
Reported found in baked potato, grape brandy and Virginia tobacco, parmesan cheese, raw and cooked mutton,
roasted lamb, cognac and black tea.
제조 방법
By catalytic hydrogenation of hexadien-2-carboxylic acid.
일반 설명
2-methylhexanoic acid has been identified as one of the volatile flavor compounds in the peel and pulp of doum fruit.
