MOLECULE

Cis-Hex-3-en-1-ol

Cis-Hex-3-en-1-ol or (Z)-3-Hexen-1-ol, also known as (3Z)-hex-3-en-1-ol or leaf alcohol, belongs to the class of organic compounds known as fatty alcohols. These are aliphatic alcohols consisting of a chain of a least six carbon atoms. Thus, (Z)-3-hexen-1-ol is considered to be a fatty alcohol lipid molecule. (Z)-3-Hexen-1-ol is a very hydrophobic molecule, practically insoluble in water, and relatively neutral. It is a colorless oily liquid with an intense grassy-green odor of freshly cut green grass and leaves. Cis-Hex-3-en-1-ol is produced in small amounts by most plants and it acts as an attractant to many predatory insects. Cis-3-hexen-1-ol has also been detected as a volatile component in cannabis plant samples (PMID: 26657499). Cis-3-Hexen-1-ol is a very important aroma compound that is used in fruit and vegetable flavors and in perfumes.