- cis-3-Hexenal
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cis-3-Hexenal 
(Z)-Hex-3-enalOther namesLeaf aldehydeIdentifiers CAS number 6789-80-6 PubChem 643941 ChemSpider 559032 UNII 6V54TKA96C Jmol-3D images Image 1 - O=CC\C=C/CC
- InChI=1/C6H10O/c1-2-3-4-5-6-7/h3-4,6H,2,5H2,1H3/b4-3-
Key: GXANMBISFKBPEX-ARJAWSKDBM
Properties Molecular formula C6H10O Molar mass 98.14 g/mol Density 0.851 g/cm3 Melting point 126 °C
Related compounds Related alkenals Acrolein
Except where noted otherwise, data are given for materials in their standard state (at 25 °C, 100 kPa) Infobox references cis-3-Hexenal, also known as (Z)-3-hexenal and leaf aldehyde, is colorless liquid and an aroma compound with an intense grassy-green odor of freshly cut green grass and leaves. It is one of the major volatile compounds in ripe tomatoes. It is produced in small amounts by most plants and it acts as an attractant to many predatory insects. It is also a pheromone in many insect species.
cis-3-Hexenal is an aldehyde. It is relatively unstable and isomerizes into the conjugated trans-2-hexenal. The related alcohol cis-3-hexen-1-ol is much more stable. It has a similar but weaker smell and is widely used in flavors and perfumes.
See also
- 1-Hexanol, another volatile organic carbon biomolecule, also considered responsible for the freshly mowed grass flavor.
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