Synthetics
2,6-nonadien-1-ol is a flavoring ingredient that has a distinctive, slightly fruity and floral aroma.
Luebke, William tgsc, (1989): Green cucumber vegetable
Givaudan: Powerful, green, herbaceous, melon
A constituent of violet leaves as well as of cucumber, nonadienol is effective in a wide range of applications in adding a natural melon-cucumber note. it is olfactively similar to nonadienal but is fruitier and less leafy. more stable than nonadienal, it extends the application range of this olfactive family and can also be used in combination.
Bedoukian Research: Cucumber, melon or fresh leafy, violet-leaf odor in dilution
Useful in adding green cucumber and violet leaf notes. has interesting effects on muguet, lily, and cyclamen compositions.