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cis-3-Hexenol

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Odour description (decreasing) Very Powerful, Fresh Green Cut Grass, Foliage, Vegetable, Herbal, Oily

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SKU: N/A Category: Aroma Chemicals Material familiesHerbalNote positionTop note Brand: Perfume Extract

Perfume Extract · Material profile

cis-3-Hexenol

Leaf Alcohol

Odour description (decreasing)

Very Powerful, Fresh Green Cut Grass, Foliage, Vegetable, Herbal, Oily

Herbal Top note

Herbal family inspiration

About this material

The Essence of Crushed Leaves and Freshly Cut Grass

Not to be confused with Cis-3-Hexenyl Acetate, Cis-3-Hexenol (also known as (Z)-3-Hexen-1-ol) is one of perfumery’s most authentic green materials, prized for its remarkably natural aroma of freshly cut grass, crushed leaves, and verdant garden foliage.

Often referred to as “Leaf Alcohol”, Cis-3-Hexenol occurs naturally in a wide variety of plants and forms part of a fascinating group of aromatic molecules known as Green Leaf Volatiles (GLVs).

These compounds are released when plant tissue is cut, bruised, or damaged, creating the unmistakable scent of a freshly mown lawn, snapped stems, and living greenery after rain.

Its odour profile is intensely fresh, crisp, and botanical, bringing an immediate sense of vitality and natural realism to fragrance compositions.

Perfumers utilise Cis-3-Hexenol to introduce vibrant green facets to floral bouquets, recreate the sensation of lush foliage, and enhance the freshness of citrus, herbal, and woody accords.

While closely related to Cis-3-Hexenyl Acetate, Cis-3-Hexenol possesses a distinctly greener, more natural and leafy character, whereas its acetate counterpart exhibits a fruitier, softer, and sweeter profile.

Particularly beautiful when paired with Oakmoss, Cis-3-Hexenol adds brightness and living green texture to classic chypre structures, evoking shaded woodland floors, moss-covered bark, and freshly crushed forest leaves.

It also blends harmoniously with galbanum, violet leaf, hyacinth, jasmine, vetiver, cedarwood, and aromatic herbs.

A truly indispensable ingredient for perfumers seeking to capture the pure essence of nature in bloom.

Scent character

Highlights from the material’s listed odour profile.

Note position

Top note

TopOpening impression

HeartMain fragrance character

BaseLasting foundation

Open Ingredient Explorer

Odour strength

High

(Recommend smelling in a 10% solution or less)

Listed qualitative strength

Tenacity / substantivity

4 hour(s)

at 100%

Listed reference conditions

Fragrance development

TopHeartBase

Top note

Illustrative note development · no measured evaporation data

Recorded identity reference

Molecular identity

Molecular reference

2D structure for the named substance

C₆H₁₂O

Molecular weight: 100.16 g/mol
IUPAC name: (Z)-hex-3-en-1-ol

More compound properties

Computed and structural reference properties for the named compound. These are not measured supplier specifications or properties of a complete dilution, mixture or batch.

XLogP (computed): 1.3
Exact mass (Da): 100.088815002
Monoisotopic mass (Da): 100.088815002
Topological polar surface area (Å²): 20.2
Complexity: 48
Formal charge: 0
Hydrogen bond donors: 1
Hydrogen bond acceptors: 1
Rotatable bonds: 3
Heavy atoms: 7
Isotope atoms: 0
Atom stereocentres: 0
Bond stereocentres: 1
Covalent units: 1
SMILES: CC/C=C\CCO
InChI: InChI=1S/C6H12O/c1-2-3-4-5-6-7/h3-4,7H,2,5-6H2,1H3/b4-3-
InChIKey: UFLHIIWVXFIJGU-ARJAWSKDSA-N

Reference data checked 2026-10-27.

This molecular reference matches the catalogue’s recorded CAS and formula. It does not confirm the supplied grade, purity, stereochemistry, isomer proportions, composition, impurities or unlisted constituents.

Fragrance allergen reference

Generic regulatory reference only. This is not a supplier allergen declaration, measured composition, allergen-free claim or finished-product labelling assessment.

Raw-material reference based on recorded CAS numbers. A CAS match identifies a reference entry; it does not verify the supplied grade, composition, purity or finished-product compliance. Naturals, bases and mixtures require composition review.

European Union / Northern Ireland

No direct listed-entry CAS match in this jurisdiction’s held reference set. This does not mean the material is allergen-free. Constituents, grouped entries and natural-material composition may require further review.

Finished-cosmetic declaration thresholds: greater than 0.001% leave-on; greater than 0.01% rinse-off. Apply the current target-market rules to the actual complete formulation; no concentration is inferred here.

Commission Regulation (EU) 2023/1545 · Regulation (EU) 2023/1545 with 11 November 2025 corrigendum; checked 2026-10-26.

Held EU transition dates: placing noncompliant products on the market until 2026-07-31; making them available until 2028-07-31. Check applicability and current law for the intended market. 2025 corrigendum.

Great Britain

Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009, Annex III (Great Britain) · legislation.gov.uk current text checked 2026-10-26.

Current supplier composition or allergen declarations are required to assess naturals, bases, mixtures and actual concentrations. Reference data checked 2026-10-26; bundle 2026-10-27. Supplementary private documents remain separate.

Product specification

Physical stateLiquidReviewed product form

CAS number	928-96-1
Odour description (decreasing)	Very Powerful, Fresh Green Cut Grass, Foliage, Vegetable, Herbal, Oily
Odour strength	High (Recommend smelling in a 10% solution or less)
Perfumery use	Effective from the smallest tracesListed perfumery guidance; this is not an IFRA limit.
Substantivity	4 hour(s) at 100%
Solvent	None
Physical state	Liquid
Synonyms	Leaf Alcohol, Cis 3 Hexenol
Recorded name / preparation	(Z)-hex-3-en-1-ol
Molecular formula	C₆H₁₂O

Safety & handling

Listed handling information2 hazard statements14 precautions

Signal word: Warning

Hazard statements:

H226 Flammable liquid and vapour.
H319 Causes serious eye irritation.

Precautionary statements:

P210 Keep away from heat, sparks, open flames and hot surfaces. – No smoking.
P233 Keep container tightly closed.
P240 Ground/bond container and receiving equipment.
P241 Use explosion-proof electrical, ventilating and lighting equipment.
P242 Use only non-sparking tools.
P243 Take precautionary measures against static discharge.
P264 Wash hands and other contacted skin thoroughly after handling.
P280 Wear protective gloves/eye protection/face protection.
P303+P361+P353 IF ON SKIN (or hair): Remove/Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water/shower.
P305+P351+P338 IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing.
P337+P313 If eye irritation persists: Get medical advice/attention.
P370+P378 In case of fire: Use for extinction: Foam, Dry chemical, Carbon dioxide.
P403+P235 Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep cool.
P501 Dispose of contents/container to: approved disposal site.

Professional/Industrial use only.

Professional-use information

Datasheets & customer documents

Available documents are attached to eligible completed orders in your account.

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Supplementary documents are supplied only where explicitly listed and available. Check documentation information

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Documentation Supply Policy

IFRA formulation guide

Generic reference only — not an IFRA certificate, compliance decision or use recommendation. The Responsible Person and qualified safety assessor must assess the actual finished formula using current applicable IFRA Standards, supplementary documentation where available and the CPSR.

Source: 51st Amendment overview, held source checked 2026-10-21. Bundle 2026-10-27. Individual Standards prevail over the overview.

No direct IFRA overview entry matched the recorded CAS in this held dataset. This does not mean unrestricted use, absence of relevant Standards or compliance. Constituent restrictions may still apply.

IFRA source overview · Individual IFRA Standards and supplementary documentation

Supplier certificates and private documents are separate evidence. Their availability does not determine whether this generic guide is shown. This is a dated local reference, not a live regulatory feed.

Creative ideas to explore

Creative directions, not tested formulas.

An aromatic opening

With bergamot and a peel accord

Explore a citrus-and-herb opening that keeps the herbal character distinct. Compare a brighter peel variation with a gentler citrus reference, noting whether the imagined result feels like a garden cologne or a more culinary aromatic study.

Herb among petals

With geranium and a floral accord

Place the herbal material beside a familiar flower, using the flower alone as your reference. Compare the green and floral impressions through the evaluation and decide whether the herb should read clearly or remain an accent.

Dry aromatic woods

With cedar-like and sandalwood directions

Build a simple herbal wood sketch and compare a dry wood option with a smoother one. Keep the aromatic material constant so the study reveals which setting gives your idea the clearest shape and most useful contrast.

Volume	10ml, 30ml, 100ml, 250ml, 500ml, 1l

Dilution Information

MaterialFragrance ingredient

Carrier / solventAs specified for the product

Supplied dilutionCheck the ratio and carrier

Concept illustration only; no dilution ratio or carrier is implied for this material. Refer to the product specification and label.

The suffix D forms part of the product name and indicates that the material is supplied as a dilution rather than at full strength.

POD = Precious Oil Dilution, typically intended for aromatherapy applications.

AOD = Absolute Oil Dilution, indicating that the product is supplied as a diluted absolute.

The dilution ratio and carrier/solvent are stated within the product specification and will also be shown on the product label.

IMPORTANT: Customers should always rely on the product specification when confirming the concentration and carrier/solvent supplied.

While we endeavour to ensure that product names and suffixes accurately reflect the material supplied, the product specification (including the stated dilution ratio and carrier/solvent) shall take precedence in the event of any omission, abbreviation, naming variation, or delayed update to a product title.

Please ensure you have selected the correct material, concentration, dilution ratio and carrier/solvent before completing your purchase.

3 reviews for cis-3-Hexenol

Rated 5 out of 5
Stuart M. (verified owner) – June 4, 2026
Very powerful green leaf. Super green and will lift most blends. Great molecule!
Rated 5 out of 5
RJR – March 24, 2026
Smells just like freshly cut grass. I love this and find myself working it into just about everything.
Rated 5 out of 5
Franca Tulino (verified owner) – March 11, 2026

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Handling precautions

For professional perfumery use only. Not for direct application to skin or ingestion. Keep out of reach of children.

Handle using the precautions specified for the material. Wear suitable protective gloves and eye protection where required.

Keep away from sources of ignition where applicable and avoid release to the environment.

Keep containers securely closed and store under the conditions specified on the product label and SDS. Keep liquid containers upright.

If swallowed or otherwise exposed, follow the SDS first-aid instructions and seek medical advice as appropriate. Do not induce vomiting unless directed by a medical professional.

Product-specific warnings, handling precautions and storage requirements take precedence over this general information.

Read the applicable SDS

A Safety Data Sheet (SDS) is available to logged in users who have purchased this item, where applicable.

Documents are not supplied before purchase.

Read the applicable SDS before handling or using the material. Follow its instructions for hazards, protective equipment, first aid, handling, storage and disposal.

An SDS provides information about the material supplied; it does not replace an assessment of the safety or compliance of a finished formulation.

Please note that supplementary documentation—including, but not limited to, IFRA Certificates, Certificates of Analysis (CoA), Allergen Declarations, and other regulatory or compositional data—may not be available for all products. Refer to the "Supplementary Documentation" tab to check current availability. If the tab is not present, no supplementary documents are available for the material.

Customers intending to use materials in cosmetic applications, including for the preparation of a Cosmetic Product Safety Report (CPSR) under UK and EU Cosmetics Regulations, must contact us prior to purchase to confirm the availability and suitability of any required documentation where it is not explicitly stated. Orders must not be placed in reliance on the assumption that such documentation will be provided where it is not explicitly stated on the relevant product page at the time of purchase.

By proceeding with a purchase without prior written confirmation, you acknowledge and accept that documentation beyond the legally required SDS may not be supplied, and you agree that Perfume Extract shall not be held liable for the absence of such documentation or for any inability to complete regulatory requirements, including CPSR or product compliance obligations.

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Customer responsibility

These limitations apply to reliance on all documentation supplied, including IFRA information, allergen declarations, Certificates of Analysis (CoAs), technical data sheets, specifications and other supporting documents.

Perfume Extract is solely a reseller of this product and is not an agent, official distributor, or affiliated in any way with the manufacturer.

Customers are responsible for determining whether the material and available documentation meet their requirements before purchase, and for assessing the safety and compliance of their finished products.

We do not provide formulation instructions, formulation consultancy or confirmation of suitability at a particular concentration or for a particular application.

Producer identity, detailed sourcing and processing information are not disclosed beyond the information published in the product listing.

Please read our Documentation Supply Policy alongside the product specification and available documentation.

Synonyms, alternative names, CAS/EC references, botanical names, manufacturer references and external links may describe a substance or material family generally. They should not, on their own, be taken as confirmation of the supplied material’s producer, geographical origin, manufacturing process, grade, purity, constituent levels or batch characteristics.

In particular, a synonym or reference must not be used to infer that a material is free from a particular constituent, meets a numerical specification, or is suitable for a particular application or concentration.

IFRA information, allergen declarations, Certificates of Analysis (CoAs), technical data sheets and other supporting documents apply only within their expressly stated scope. A general specification or reference document is not a batch-specific analytical result unless it expressly identifies the relevant batch.

If information appears inconsistent, or a particular characteristic is essential to your purchase, contact us for written clarification before ordering. Do not resolve discrepancies by assuming that a synonym, external reference or document for another grade applies to the material supplied.

We do not confirm characteristics beyond those expressly supported by the applicable product specification or our written confirmation. Customers remain responsible for assessing their complete formulation and intended application.

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