cis-3-Hexenyl Acetate
CAS Number: 3681-71-8
cis-3-Hexenyl Acetate (CAS 3681-71-8) is a naturally occurring green leaf ester with a powerful, fresh, green, cut grass, and leaf-like aroma, considered the definitive green note in the fragrance palette. It is widely used in perfumery, food flavoring, and personal care to impart authentic freshly-mown grass, green apple, and natural outdoor character.
Technical Specifications
| appearance | Colorless liquid |
| purity (%) | ≥97.0 |
| assay method | GC |
| refractive index | 1.423–1.427 |
Applications
- Green and natural outdoor fragrance compositions in fine perfumery
- Fresh green top note in floral, fougère, and aquatic fragrance types
- Green apple, cucumber, and vegetable food flavor formulations
- Personal care and cosmetic products for fresh, natural character
- Air freshener and household product green freshness
Key Features
- Most characteristic and powerful green note ester in perfumery at trace levels
- Naturally occurring in green leaves providing authentic botanical freshness
- IFRA compliant and FEMA GRAS recognized for food and fragrance applications
- Excellent blending with floral, citrus, and aquatic materials for modern fresh profiles