Hex-2-enyl acetate (isomer unspecified)

At a glance

A synthetic acetate ester of hexenol, delivering fresh green‑apple and fruity notes; commonly used as a bright top‑note in modern fragrances. It is valued by perfumers for this distinctive character and used as a building block within larger fragrance compositions.

Category
⚗️ Synthetic
Origin
Synthetic (petrochemical)
Extraction
Chemical synthesis
Chemical family
Ester
CAS number
10094-40-3
IFRA status
Not restricted
● drafted · last checked 2026-09-01