For research use only. Not for therapeutic Use.
cis-3-Hexen-1-ol ((Z)-3-Hexen-1-ol) is a green grassy smelling compound found in many fresh fruits and vegetables. 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].
| Catalog Number | R044267 |
| CAS Number | 928-96-1 |
| Synonyms | (Z)-hex-3-en-1-ol |
| Molecular Formula | C6H12O |
| Purity | ≥95% |
| InChI | InChI=1S/C6H12O/c1-2-3-4-5-6-7/h3-4,7H,2,5-6H2,1H3/b4-3- |
| InChIKey | UFLHIIWVXFIJGU-ARJAWSKDSA-N |
| SMILES | CCC=CCCO |
| Reference | [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. |
