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.
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