(2E,6Z)-Nona-2,6-dien-1-ol

At a glance

Also known as violet leaf alcohol, this powerful green note is a naturally occurring compound in cucumbers and violet leaves, widely used in perfumery to introduce fresh, aqueous, and crunchy leaf-like nuances.

Category
โš—๏ธ Synthetic
Origin
Synthetic or naturally derived from cucumber and plant extracts
Extraction
Chemical synthesis
Chemical family
Alcohol
CAS number
28069-72-9
Profile
fresh, intense green, cucumber, violet leaf, melon-like
IFRA status
Restricted -- see note (2026-08-29)
โ— drafted ยท last checked 2026-08-29