Plant
Record Information
Version2.0
StatusDetected and Quantified
Creation Date2021-11-19 04:47:17 UTC
Update Date2025-10-07 16:07:59 UTC
Metabolite IDMMDBc0033407
Metabolite Identification
Common Name3-Hexenyl butanoate
Description3-Hexenyl butanoate is a volatile ester belonging to the class of fatty acid esters. Its chemical structure consists of a hexenyl group derived from hexenoic acid and a butanoate moiety, contributing to its characteristic aroma and potential roles in plant signaling and insect attraction. This compound is involved in various biochemical pathways, particularly in the context of plant volatiles, which play a significant role in plant-insect interactions. For instance, it has been noted that females of certain insect species exhibit heightened sensitivity to (Z)-3-hexenyl butanoate, indicating its potential role in mediating attraction or repulsion mechanisms (PMID:36062941 ). Additionally, 3-hexenyl butanoate is commonly released alongside other volatile compounds, such as (Z)-3-hexenyl acetate and (E)-β-caryophyllene, suggesting its involvement in complex blends that may influence ecological interactions (PMID:34196858 ). Furthermore, studies have shown that absolute preferences for blends containing 3-hexenyl butanoate can vary among species, highlighting its significance in the volatile profiles of plants (PMID:38722476 ).
Structure
Synonyms
ValueSource
3-Hexenyl butanoic acidGenerator
Hex-trans-3-enyl butyric acidGenerator
Molecular FormulaC10H18O2
Average Mass170.2487
Monoisotopic Mass170.13067982
IUPAC Namehex-3-en-1-yl butanoate
Traditional Namehex-3-en-1-yl butanoate
CAS Registry NumberNot Available
SMILES
CCCC(=O)OCCC=CCC
InChI Identifier
InChI=1S/C10H18O2/c1-3-5-6-7-9-12-10(11)8-4-2/h5-6H,3-4,7-9H2,1-2H3
InChI KeyZCHOPXVYTWUHDS-UHFFFAOYSA-N