cis-6-Nonenal

At a glance

cis‑6‑Nonenal is a C9 unsaturated aldehyde with a fresh cucumber‑green, slightly metallic scent, used to add crisp green notes in modern perfumery.

Category
⚗️ Synthetic
Origin
Synthetic; also occurs naturally in cucumber, tomatoes and some fruits
Extraction
Chemical synthesis
Chemical family
Aldehyde
CAS number
2277-19-2
IFRA status
Not restricted
● drafted · last checked 2026-09-09