Description

trans-3-Hexen-1-ol is a naturally occurring, six-carbon unsaturated alcohol with a characteristic fresh, green, grassy aroma. This compound is highly valued as a key flavor and fragrance ingredient, imparting the crisp, verdant notes of freshly cut grass and green leaves. It is essential for manufacturers in the flavor and fragrance, food and beverage, and cosmetic industries seeking to create authentic natural profiles. The material is supplied with a high level of purity to ensure consistent performance and quality in demanding applications.

Application

• Flavor & Fragrance Formulations: A primary building block for creating fresh, green, and natural top notes in perfumes, colognes, and personal care products.
• Food & Beverage Flavors: Used to replicate the taste of green vegetables, herbs, and fruits in processed foods, beverages, and dairy products.
• Aromatherapy & Essential Oil Blends: Incorporated to add a fresh, uplifting green character to natural oil blends and diffuser products.
• Cosmetic & Personal Care: Functions as a fragrance component in soaps, shampoos, lotions, and other cosmetic formulations.
• Household Products: Provides a clean, natural scent in air fresheners, detergents, and cleaning products.
• Chemical Synthesis: Serves as a chiral intermediate or starting material in organic synthesis for pharmaceuticals and agrochemicals.

Basic Information

Product Name	trans-3-Hexen-1-ol
CAS No.	928-97-2
Molecular Formula	C6H12O
Molecular Weight	100.16 g/mol
Synonyms	(E)-3-Hexen-1-ol; Leaf Alcohol; (E)-Hex-3-en-1-ol; 3-Hexen-1-ol, (3E)-; trans-Hex-3-en-1-ol; β,γ-Hexenol; FEMA 2563; Natural Green Note
EINECS	213-192-8

Quality Control

Our trans-3-Hexen-1-ol is produced and tested under a strict quality management system. Each batch is analyzed to ensure it meets precise specifications for identity, purity, and olfactory profile. Certificates of Analysis (COA) documenting key parameters such as assay, isomer purity, and organoleptic properties are provided with every shipment. We adhere to relevant industry standards for flavor and fragrance ingredients to guarantee safety and consistency for our global customers.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, well-ventilated area at 15-25°C. This material is easily oxidized and highly volatile; it is recommended to store under an inert atmosphere (e.g., nitrogen) and keep containers tightly sealed when not in use to prevent evaporation and degradation. Keep away from heat, sparks, and open flame.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Odor	Characteristic fresh, green, grassy
Identification (IR)	Conforms to reference spectrum
Assay (GC)	≥ 98.0%
Isomeric Purity (trans-3-Hexen-1-ol)	≥ 95.0%
Refractive Index (20°C)	1.438 - 1.442
Specific Gravity (20/20°C)	0.845 - 0.855

Note: Specifications can be tailored. Please contact us for the detailed technical data sheet of a specific grade.