Hexanal

At a glance

A sharp, green, cut-grass-like aldehyde that is one of the most recognizable 'green leaf' materials, used to open compositions with a fresh green burst.

Category
⚗️ Synthetic
Origin
synthetic production
Extraction
Chemical synthesis
Chemical family
Aldehyde
CAS number
66-25-1
Profile
green, fruity, grassy
IFRA status
Not restricted
● drafted · last checked 2026-09-01