Methyl cis-3-hexenoate

At a glance

A synthetic unsaturated ester with a fresh green‑apple, cut‑grass aroma; used to impart bright fruity‑green notes 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
Aliphatic unsaturated ester
CAS number
13894-62-7
Profile
fruity
IFRA status
Not restricted
● drafted · last checked 2026-09-01