(Z)-3-Methyl-5-phenylpent-2-enenitrile

At a glance

Synthetic, floral and fruity notes It is valued by perfumers for this distinctive character and used as a building block within larger fragrance compositions.

Category
⚗️ Synthetic
Extraction
Chemical synthesis
Chemical family
Nitrile
CAS number
53243-59-7
IFRA status
Restricted, concentration limits under IFRA standards (listed as "3-Methyl-5-phenylpent-2-enenitrile", CAS 53243-59-7)
● drafted · last checked 2026-08-26