5-Phenylhex-4-en-2-one
At a glance
Synthetic unsaturated aromatic ketone produced by condensation of benzaldehyde with hexenyl precursors; imparts sweet, fruity honey‑like notes reminiscent of peach and apricot, used in gourmand and floral perfumery.
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