trans-2-Hexenyl acetate

At a glance

Trans‑2‑hexenyl acetate is a synthetic acetate ester made by esterifying trans‑2‑hexenol with acetic acid; it imparts fresh green‑fruit, apple‑banana notes in perfumery.

Category
⚗️ Synthetic
Origin
Synthetic, produced via esterification of trans‑2‑hexenol and acetic acid (petrochemical feedstock)
Extraction
Chemical synthesis
Chemical family
Ester
CAS number
2497-18-9
IFRA status
Not restricted
● drafted · last checked 2026-09-01