Cis-3-Hexenol
From Wikur Essential Oils and Fragrances
Classification
- Other Names : (Z)-3-hexen-1-ol, cis-3-Hexenyl alcohol, leaf alcohol
- CAS Number 928-96-1
Physical Description
colorless oily liquid
Olfactory Description
- Green grassy melon rind leaves leaf pungent freshness fresh grass
- This compound has been recognized as a pheromone involved in mechanisms and behaviors of attraction in diverse animals such as insects and mammals. However, there is no scientific evidence of its aphrodisiac effects in humans.