cis-3-Hexenol

At a glance

Naturally present in green leaves and freshly cut grass and also produced synthetically, cis‑3‑Hexenol imparts a fresh, green, leafy, cucumber‑like aroma widely used for green notes in perfumery.

Category
⚗️ Synthetic
Origin
Green leaves of many plants (e.g., grass, tomato, basil)
Extraction
Chemical synthesis
Chemical family
Alcohol
CAS number
928-96-1
IFRA status
Not restricted
● drafted · last checked 2026-09-01