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Sigma-Aldrich

cis-3-Hexen-1-ol

≥98%, FCC, FG

Synonym(s):

(Z)-3-hexen-1-ol, Leaf alcohol

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About This Item

Linear Formula:
C2H5CH=CHCH2CH2OH
CAS Number:
Molecular Weight:
100.16
FEMA Number:
2563
Beilstein:
1719712
EC Number:
Council of Europe no.:
750
MDL number:
UNSPSC Code:
12164502
PubChem Substance ID:
Flavis number:
2.056
NACRES:
NA.21
Organoleptic:
fresh; grassy; green
grade:
FG
Fragrance grade
Halal
Kosher
biological source:
synthetic
Agency:
follows IFRA guidelines
food allergen:
no known allergens

biological source

synthetic

Quality Level

grade

FG
Fragrance grade
Halal
Kosher

Agency

follows IFRA guidelines

reg. compliance

EU Regulation 1223/2009
EU Regulation 1334/2008 & 178/2002
FCC
FDA 21 CFR 117
FDA 21 CFR 172.515

vapor density

3.45 (vs air)

Assay

≥98%

refractive index

n20/D 1.44 (lit.)

bp

156-157 °C (lit.)

density

0.848 g/mL at 25 °C (lit.)

application(s)

flavors and fragrances

Documentation

see Safety & Documentation for available documents

food allergen

no known allergens

fragrance allergen

no known allergens

Organoleptic

fresh; grassy; green

SMILES string

CC\C=C/CCO

InChI

1S/C6H12O/c1-2-3-4-5-6-7/h3-4,7H,2,5-6H2,1H3/b4-3-

InChI key

UFLHIIWVXFIJGU-ARJAWSKDSA-N

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General description

cis-3-Hexen-1-ol is one of the key volatile constituents of green leaf volatiles(GLV) that can act as an attractant to various insects. It is emitted by green plants when they are physically damaged.

Pictograms

Flame

Signal Word

Warning

Hazard Statements

Hazard Classifications

Flam. Liq. 3

Storage Class Code

3 - Flammable liquids

WGK

WGK 1

Flash Point(F)

111.2 °F - closed cup

Flash Point(C)

44 °C - closed cup

Personal Protective Equipment

dust mask type N95 (US), Eyeshields, Gloves

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(Z)-3-Hexenol induces defense genes and downstream metabolites in maize.
Farag MA, et al.
Planta, 220(6), 900-909 (2005)
Plant?plant signaling: ethylene synergizes volatile emission in Zea mays induced by exposure to (Z)-3-hexen-1-ol.
Ruther J & Kleier S.
Journal of Chemical Ecology, 31(9), 2217-2222 (2005)
Defensive function of herbivore-induced plant volatile emissions in nature.
Kessler A & Baldwin IT.
Science, 291(5511), 2141-2144 (2001)
David G James
Journal of chemical ecology, 31(3), 481-495 (2005-05-19)
Fifteen synthetic herbivore-induced plant volatiles (HIPVs) were field-tested for attractivity to beneficial insects in two experiments conducted in an open field and a hop yard in Washington State. Eleven insect species or families showed significant attraction to 13 HIPVs. The
Zheng Wu et al.
Neuron, 106(2), 316-328 (2020-02-28)
Cognitive capacities afford contingent associations between sensory information and behavioral responses. We studied this problem using an olfactory delayed match to sample task whereby a sample odor specifies the association between a subsequent test odor and rewarding action. Multi-neuron recordings

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