Aroma ChemicalGreenTop note
(E)-2-Hexenal.
Delivers an intensely sharp, penetrating green freshness with leafy-aldehydic character and fruity-banana undertones that soften beautifully in dilution.
CAS Registry
6728-26-3
Odor Strength
High
Pyramid
Top
IFRA Status
Restricted
Cat 4 · Fine fragranceFrom the literature
TGSC, suppliers, and others, quoted as filed.
Mosciano, Gerard P&F 25, No. 6, 26, (2000)“Sharp, penetrating fresh leafy green, clean, fruity with herbal and spicy herbal nuances”
Luebke, William tgsc, (2007)“Green banana aldehydic fatty cheesy”
FCI SAS“Powerful green vegetable-like”
Functional profile
How perfumers typically use (E)-2-Hexenal — concentration ranges (min · median · max) across community formulas.
Accent
6 formulas
Build
1 formula
Common formula contexts
Fragrance styles and categories where (E)-2-Hexenal appears most often.
Fresh Citrus
3 formulas
Complex Composition
2 formulas
Floral Bouquet
1 formula
Woody Aromatic
1 formula
