cis-6-Nonenal

At a glance

Cis‑6‑nonenal is a synthetic C9 unsaturated aldehyde also found in cucumber, tomatoes and some fruits; it gives a fresh green, cucumber‑like aldehydic note prized for vivid green accords.

Category
⚗️ Synthetic
Origin
Synthetic; also occurs naturally in cucumber, tomatoes and some fruits
Extraction
Chemical synthesis
Chemical family
Aldehyde
CAS number
2277-19-2
IFRA status
Not restricted
● drafted · last checked 2026-09-18