cis-3-Hexen-1-ol

cis-3-Hexen-1-ol
Identifiers
CAS number 928-96-1 Y
PubChem 5281167
ChemSpider 21105914 Y
UNII V14F8G75P4 Y
KEGG C08492 Y
ChEBI CHEBI:28857 Y
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Properties
Molecular formula C6H12O
Molar mass 100.16 g/mol
Density 0.846 g/cm3
Melting point

-61 - -62 °C

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Except where noted otherwise, data are given for materials in their standard state (at 25 °C, 100 kPa)
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cis-3-Hexen-1-ol, also known as (Z)-3-hexen-1-ol and leaf alcohol, is a colorless oily liquid with an intense grassy-green odor of freshly cut green grass and leaves. It is produced in small amounts by most plants and it acts as an attractant to many predatory insects. cis-3-Hexen-1-ol is a very important aroma compound that is used in fruit and vegetable flavors and in perfumes. The yearly production is about 30 tonnes.

cis-3-Hexen-1-ol is an alcohol and its esters are also important flavor and fragrance raw materials. The related aldehyde cis-3-hexenal (leaf aldehyde) has a similar and even stronger smell but is relatively unstable and isomerizes into the conjugated trans-2-hexenal.

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