3-Cyclohexene-1-carbonitrile, 4-(4-methyl-3-pentenyl)-

At a glance

A synthetically produced cyclohexene nitrile used as a perfumery raw material; it imparts a fresh marine/ozonic character reminiscent of sea‑breeze and lily‑of‑the‑valley.

Category
⚗️ Synthetic
Origin
synthetic
Extraction
Chemical synthesis
Chemical family
nitrile (cyclohexene‑prenyl nitrile)
CAS number
21690-43-7
IFRA status
Not restricted
● drafted · last checked 2026-09-01