Cis-3-Hexenol

IFRA 51: No restriction for category 4

Average Use: 0.15% in a perfume compound

Odour Family: Green

Appearance: Colourless liquid

Longevity: Lasts > 4 hours on a smelling strip.

Odour Profile: Cis-3-Hexenol delivers an intensely green, fresh aroma that vividly evokes freshly cut grass and crushed green leaves, with subtle vegetable and herbaceous undertones.

Uses: Essential for creating realistic green freshness in fragrances; adds natural leafy character to florals and provides lift to fruity accords.

INCI Name: 3-HEXENOL

IUPAC Name: (3Z)-Hex-3-en-1-ol