3-(cis-3-Hexenyloxy)propanenitrile

At a glance

A synthetic green‑floral note produced by reacting acrylonitrile with cis‑3‑hexenol, yielding an allyl‑ether nitrile used for fresh, leafy accords in perfumery.

Category
⚗️ Synthetic
Origin
synthetic via acrylonitrile addition to cis‑3‑hexenol (patent EP0491127B1)
Extraction
Chemical synthesis
Chemical family
aliphatic nitrile
CAS number
142653-61-0
IFRA status
Not restricted
● drafted · last checked 2026-09-01