cis-3-Hexen-1-yl acetate

At a glance

A naturally occurring acetate ester from green leaves, delivering fresh cut‑grass and green‑apple aromas; widely used to add vivid green notes in fragrances.

Category
⚗️ Synthetic
Origin
Green leaves of many plants (e.g., grass, tomato, basil)
Extraction
Chemical synthesis
Chemical family
Ester
CAS number
3681-71-8
IFRA status
Not restricted
● drafted · last checked 2026-09-01