The Green Power of Cis-3-Hexenol: Nature’s Fresh-Leaf Note

Introduction

In perfumery, few materials capture the raw, invigorating scent of nature like Cis-3-Hexenol. Often called Leaf Alcohol, this molecule is the very definition of green freshness — evoking the crisp scent of freshly cut grass, crushed green leaves, and snapped garden stems.

At Luscent Labs, we supply high-quality Cis-3-Hexenol in 10g, 30g, 50g, 1kg, and 5kg pack sizes, perfect for perfumers and product formulators alike.

What is Cis-3-Hexenol?

Cis-3-Hexenol (CAS No. 928-96-1) is a naturally occurring alcohol found in green leaves, herbs, and fruits. In nature, it acts as a volatile plant compound released when leaves are damaged — responsible for that instantly recognizable scent of freshly mown grass or torn foliage.

In perfumery, it’s a widely used green note for its intensely natural and uplifting character.

Olfactive Profile

  • Odor Description: Intensely green, leafy, fresh-cut grass, herbal, sharp, and natural.
  • Strength: High impact — just a trace can transform a fragrance.
  • Volatility: Moderately volatile, radiates freshness in the top and heart of compositions.

 

Where is it Used?

Cis-3-Hexenol’s versatile character makes it indispensable in:

  • Green floral fragrances (rose, violet, lily-of-the-valley)
  • Citrus and herbal accords
  • Fresh chypres and fougères
  • Naturalistic outdoor-inspired perfumes
  • Functional products like soaps, shampoos, body washes, and room sprays

It adds a vivid brightness and a natural, leafy liveliness that feels both clean and organic.

How to Use It

This material is highly diffusive and must be handled with care. It blends beautifully with materials like galbanum, violet leaf, muguet, mint, and modern musks.

Typical dosages:

  • Fine fragrances: 0.05% – 2%
  • Personal care: up to 3%
  • Room sprays: up to 5%

Even small additions can dramatically affect a fragrance’s overall character.

Technical Information

  • Appearance: Colorless to pale yellow liquid
  • Flash Point: 68°C
  • Solubility: Soluble in alcohol, oils, and most fragrance bases
  • CAS Number: 928-96-1

 

Why Choose Luscent Labs’ Cis-3-Hexenol?

Our Cis-3-Hexenol is high-purity, perfumery-grade, supplied in various convenient pack sizes:

  • 10g
  • 30g
  • 50g
  • 1kg
  • 5kg

 

Ideal for indie perfumers, R&D labs, and commercial fragrance production.

Conclusion

If you’re aiming for natural realism, invigorating green freshness, or a clean herbal brightness, Cis-3-Hexenol is a must-have. From fresh florals to leafy fougères, its lively green character brings nature straight into your fragrance creation.

Stock up on it today from Luscent Labs — and explore the essence of green, one bottle at a time.