Trans-3-Methyl-2-hexenoic acid
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trans-3-Methyl-2-hexenoic acid (TMHA) is an unsaturated short-chain fatty acid that occurs in sweat
secreted by the axillary
apocrine
glands of Caucasians and some Asians.
Hexanoic acid
s such as TMHA have an hircine odor. Of the fatty acid
s contributing to Caucasian men's axillary (underarm
) odor, TMHA has the most prominent odor.
SWEAT
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secreted by the axillary
Axillary
Axillary means "related to the axilla "."Axillary" may refer to:* Axillary artery* Axillary vein* Axillary nerve* Axillary bud...
apocrine
Apocrine
Apocrine is a term used to classify exocrine glands in the study of histology. Cells which are classified as apocrine bud their secretions off through the plasma membrane producing membrane-bound vesicles in the lumen. This method is also called decapitation secretion...
glands of Caucasians and some Asians.
Hexanoic acid
Hexanoic acid
Hexanoic acid , is the carboxylic acid derived from hexane with the general formula C5H11COOH. It is a colorless oily liquid with an odor that is fatty, cheesy, waxy, and like that of goats or other barnyard animals...
s such as TMHA have an hircine odor. Of the fatty acid
Fatty acid
In chemistry, especially biochemistry, a fatty acid is a carboxylic acid with a long unbranched aliphatic tail , which is either saturated or unsaturated. Most naturally occurring fatty acids have a chain of an even number of carbon atoms, from 4 to 28. Fatty acids are usually derived from...
s contributing to Caucasian men's axillary (underarm
Underarm
-Axillary intertrigo:Excessive perspiration can result in axillary intertrigo. Intertrigo is an inflamed skin condition caused by heat, friction, and moisture. A warm, wet armpit may accommodate the growth of pathogenic bacteria, yeasts, and fungi. The condition is responsible for rash-like...
) odor, TMHA has the most prominent odor.