Hexyl alcohol

At a glance

A mild, slightly green-fatty alcohol used as a subtle modifier in green and fatty-toned accords. It is used by perfumers as one of many aroma-chemical building blocks that combine to form a fragrance's overall accord, rather than being worn as a scent on its own.

Category
⚗️ Synthetic
Origin
synthetic production
Extraction
Chemical synthesis
Chemical family
Alcohol
CAS number
111-27-3
Profile
green, fresh, woody
IFRA status
Not restricted
● drafted · last checked 2026-09-01