SPME-GC-MS detection of volatile compounds in apricot varieties

► SPME-GC-MS technique was used for determination of aroma compounds in apricots. ► Total concentration of compounds ranged from 514 to 6232 μg/kg fresh weight. ► Ethanol, 1-hexanol, (Z)-3-hexenol and (E)-2-hexen-1-ol were the main alcoholic volatiles. ► In addition, hexanal and several acetates were also detected.