(Z)-3-Hexenal

Aroma Chemicals

(Z)-3-Hexenal

Delivers an intensely green, grassy freshness with powerful apple-like facets and a characteristic fatty-weedy undertone that captures the essence of crushed vegetation.

Aroma ChemicalTopCAS: 6789-80-6

Odor Strength

High

Odor Type

Green

LeafyGrassy

Functional Profile

How perfumers typically use (Z)-3-Hexenal in their compositions.

Accent

1 formulas

4.1%4.1%4.1%

Common Formula Contexts

Fragrance styles and categories where (Z)-3-Hexenal appears most often.

Fresh Citrus

1 formulas

4.1%4.1%4.1%

TGSC Descriptions

Luebke, William tgsc, (1990): Green fatty grassy weedy fruity apple

Other Descriptions

Cis-3-Hexen-1-Al (50% In Triacetin) ≥92.0%, Kosher

Bedoukian Research: Powerful green, grassy, apple-like
Powerful and diffusive. imparts a natural green top note to herbaceous and floral compositions.