trans-2-Nonenal

At a glance

trans‑2‑Nonenal is a C9 unsaturated aldehyde with a fresh cucumber, green‑metallic scent, used for crisp green notes in perfumery; produced synthetically and found naturally in cucumber and aging foliage.

Category
⚗️ Synthetic
Origin
Synthetic; also occurs naturally in cucumber and aged leaves
Extraction
Chemical synthesis
Chemical family
Aldehyde
CAS number
18829-56-6
IFRA status
Not restricted
● drafted · last checked 2026-09-01