Cis-3-Hexen-1-ol

Cis-3-Hexen-1-ol ((Z) -3-Hexen-1-ol) is a green grassy smelling compound found in many fresh fruits and vegetables with bitter taste enhancement. cis-3-Hexen-1-ol is widely used as an added flavor in processed food to provide a fresh green quality. cis-3-Hexen-1-ol is an attractant to various insects[1][2][3].

Product Specifications

CAS Number

[928-96-1]

Product Name Alternative

(Z) -3-Hexen-1-ol

UNSPSC

12352211

Hazard Statement

H226

Target

Others

Type

Natural Products

Related Pathways

Others

Applications

Neuroscience-Neuromodulation

Field of Research

Neurological Disease

Assay Protocol

https://www.medchemexpress.com/cis-3-hexen-1-ol.html

Purity

99.92

Solubility

DMSO : 100 mg/mL (ultrasonic)

Smiles

CC/C=C\CCO

Molecular Formula

C6H12O

Molecular Weight

100.16

Precautions

H226

References & Citations

[1]Jeremy F McRae, et al. Genetic variation in the odorant receptor OR2J3 is associated with the ability to detect the "grassy" smelling odor, cis-3-hexen-1-ol. Chem Senses. 2012 Sep;37 (7) :585-93.|[2]Yuqian Zhang, et al. Spatial differences in (Z) -3-hexen-1-ol production preferentially reduces Spodoptera litura larva attack on the young leaves of Nicotiana benthamiana. Plant Sci. 2016 Nov;252:367-373.|[3]Gabriella Caporale, et al. Bitterness enhancement induced by cut grass odorant (cis-3-hexen-1-ol) in a model olive oil. Food Quality and Preference. Volume 15, Issue 3, April 2004, Pages 219-227.