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cis-3-Hexenal, also known as (Z)-3-hexenal and leaf aldehyde, is an organic compound with the formula CH 3 CH 2 CH=CHCH 2 CHO. It is classified as an unsaturated aldehyde . It is a colorless liquid and an aroma compound with an intense odor of freshly cut grass and leaves .
Many hydroperoxides derived from fatty acids, steroids, and terpenes are also formed via the Schenck ene reaction. For instance, the generation of cis-3-hexenal from linolenic acid: Cis-3-hexenal is generated by conversion of linolenic acid to the hydroperoxide by the action of a lipoxygenase followed by the lyase-induced formation of the ...
Its scent resembles freshly cut grass, like cis-3-hexenal. [5] It is potentially useful as a natural extract that prevents fruit spoilage. [6] It occurs naturally, and contributes to a hay-like "off-note" flavor in green peas. [7] The first synthesis of hexanal was published in 1907 by P. Bagard. [8]
Pathway for biosynthesis of the GLV cis-3-hexenal from linolenic acid. The first step involves formation of the hydroperoxide by the action of a lipoxygenase . Subsequently a hydroperoxide lyase induces formation of the hemiacetal, the precursor to a volatile C6 compound.
cis-3-Hexen-1-ol, also known as (Z)-3-hexen-1-ol and leaf alcohol, is a colorless oily liquid with an intense grassy-green odor of freshly cut green grass and leaves. It is produced in small amounts by most plants and it acts as an attractant to many predatory insects .
2-Hexyne can be semihydrogenated to yield 2-hexene or fully hydrogenated to hexane. [3] With appropriate noble metal catalysts it can selectively form cis-2-hexene. [4] 2-Hexyne can act as a ligand on gold atoms. [5] With strong sulfuric acid, the ketone 2-hexanone is produced. However this reaction also causes polymerization and charring. [6]
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Bandula Wijerathne (born 1946 in Galle, Sri Lanka) is a Sri Lankan inventor, businessman, and diplomat who lives in the USA. He also serves as a professor of clinical medicine at the Kotelawala Defense University and he is appointed as an Ambassador for Science Technology and Innovation for Sri Lanka.