Cis-3-Hexen-1-Yl Acetate
Aroma Chemical Heart Note CAS 3681-71-8
Fresh, sharp green with a juicy pear and apple character and a clean, airy fruity lift. It adds a natural, dewy green facet to fruity and floral accords.
Odor profile
| Note | Heart Note |
| Descriptor 1 | Green |
| Descriptor 2 | Fruity |
| Descriptor 3 | Pear |
| Odor Impact1 | 800 |
| Tenacity1 | 2 h |
| Tenacity2 | 4 h |
1 Source: PerfumersWorld
2 Source: The Good Scents Company
Both tenacity figures are blotter life. The two labs use different evaluation protocols, so the numbers are not directly comparable — read them as two independent readings, not as a contradiction.
Identification
| CAS Number | 3681-71-8 |
| INCI Name | Cis-3-hexenyl acetate |
| Category | Aroma Chemical |
| Formula | C8H14O2 |
| Mol. Weight | 142.20 |
| IUPAC Name | [(Z)-hex-3-enyl] acetate |
| InChIKey | NPFVOOAXDOBMCE-PLNGDYQASA-N |
Synonyms
(Z)-3-hexenyl acetate, Cis-3-hexenyl Acetate, Hexenyl Acetate, Cis-3, cis-3-hexenyl Ethanoate, Verdural Extra, Hexenyl Ethanoate, Acetic acid, (Z), 3-hexenyl ester, Green Acetate, Cis Hexenyl Acetate cis beta gamma Hexenyl acetate', 3-Hexen-1-ol, (z), c-3-Hexenyl Acetate, acetic acid (Z)-hex-3-en-1-yl ester, aleol acetate, (3Z)-hex-3-en-1-yl acetate, (Z)-hex-3-enyl acetate, [(Z)-hex-3-enyl] acetate, hex-3(cis)-enyl acetate, (Z)-3-hexen-1-ol acetate, 3-hexen-1-ol, (3Z)-, 3-hexen-1-ol, (Z)-, (Z)-3-hexen-1-yl acetate, (Z)-3-hexen-1-yl acetate 1% dpg, (Z)-3-hexen-1-yl acetate 10% dpg, (Z)-3-hexen-1-yl acetate, nature-identical (kosher), (Z)-3-hexen-1-yl ethanoate, cis-3-hexen-1-yl ethanoate, (Z)-3-hexenol acetate, cis-3-hexenol acetate, 3Z-hexenyl acetate, C3 hexenyl acetate, cis-3-hexenyl acetate 98% (natural), cis-3-hexenyl acetate FCC, cis-3-hexenyl acetate flavor, cis-3-hexenyl acetate nat, cis-3-hexenyl acetate natural, 3-hexenyl acetate, (Z)-, Acetate, acetate, acetate, Leaf Acetate
Physical and chemical data
| Boiling Point | 166 °C |
| Flash Point | 57.00 °C |
| Density | 0.896 |
| Refractive Index | 1.425 |
| Vapor Pressure | 1.219000 mmHg @ 25.00 C. (est) |
| LogP | 1.9 |
| Solubility | 0.9 g/L @ 20 °C (exp) |
| Appearance | Liquid; CBI |
Regulatory status
IFRA maximum concentrations
| Category | Use | Limit in the finished product |
|---|---|---|
| Category 1 | Lip products, toys | 0.077 % |
| Category 2 | Deodorants, antiperspirants | 0.023 % |
| Category 3 | Eye products | 0.46 % |
| Category 4 | Fine fragrance | 0.43 % |
| Category 5A | Body lotion | 0.11 % |
| Category 5B | Face cream | 0.11 % |
| Category 5C | Hand cream | 0.11 % |
| Category 5D | Baby creams, oils | 0.037 % |
| Category 6 | Oral care, mouthwash | 0.25 % |
| Category 7A | Rinse-off hair products | 0.88 % |
| Category 7B | Leave-on hair products | 0.88 % |
| Category 8 | Intimate and baby wipes | 0.037 % |
| Category 9 | Soap, shampoo, rinse-off | 0.84 % |
| Category 10A | Household care, hand contact | 3.0 % |
| Category 10B | Aerosol air fresheners | 3.0 % |
| Category 11A | Intended skin contact | 0.037 % |
| Category 11B | Minimal skin contact | 0.037 % |
| Category 12 | No skin contact, candles | Not restricted |
| IFRA Amendment | 52 |
| Restriction Type | Restriction |
| Critical Effect | Dermal Sensitization And Systemic Toxicity |
All figures on this page are guide values collected from public reference works and supplier declarations. They differ between batches, origins and qualities. The data sheet of your own supplier is always the authoritative document for the material you actually use.