Product Details
ChEBI Entry Note: This acetate ester is synthesized via the condensation reaction between acetic acid and (Z)-hex-3-ene-1-ol. At concentrations lower than 10 ppm, it delivers a well-defined, pleasant fruity-green taste perception. When the usage level drops below 2 ppm, it produces a highly distinct, recognizable banana flavor profile. When blended with a range of other flavor-active chemical compounds, this ester is capable of forming complex, uniquely layered combined flavor systems.
Here is a proven formulation case for reference: when you combine approximately 1 ppm of cis-3-hexene acetate with just 0.05 ppm of allyl isothiocyanate (allyl mustard oil), you get a signature unripe banana flavor that stands out from regular banana flavors on the market. This unique blend carries sharp, vibrant green and fresh fruity layers, with a distinct, unmistakable banana taste that has zero detectable mustard off-flavor. Used separately at these same low dosages, each of the two ingredients only delivers a faint, underdeveloped flavor that fails to form a complete, satisfying sensory experience.
cis-3-Hexenyl Acetate Chemical Properties
| Product Name: | cis-3-Hexenyl Acetate |
| Synonyms: | Zinc05225119;Leaf Acetate or CIS-3-Hexenyl Acetate;cis-3-Hexenyl acetate,(3Z)-C-3-Hexenyl acetate, 3-Hexen-1-ol, Leaf acetate;VERDURAL;(Z)-3-HEXENYL ACETATE;Hexenyl acetate;CIS-3-HEXENYL ACETATE 98+% FCC;Leaf Acetate or CIS-3-Hexenyl Acetate 98% |
| CAS: | 3681-71-8 |
| MF: | C8H14O2 |
| MW: | 142.2 |
| EINECS: | 222-960-1 |
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| Mol File: | 3681-71-8.mol |
| Boiling point | 75-76 °C23 mm Hg(lit.) |
| density | 0.897 g/mL at 25 °C(lit.) |
| vapor pressure | 2.14hPa at 25℃ |
| refractive index | n20/D 1.427(lit.) |
| FEMA | 3171 | CIS-3-HEXEN-1-YL ACETATE |
| Fp | 135 °F |
| storage temp. | Inert atmosphere,Room Temperature |
| color | Colorless to Almost colorless |
| Odor | at 10.00 % in dipropylene glycol. fresh green sweet fruity banana apple grassy |
| Odor Type | green |
| biological source | synthetic |
| Water Solubility | 1.11g/L at 20℃ |
| JECFA Number | 134 |
| BRN | 1721854 |
| LogP | 2.7 at 30℃ |
| CAS DataBase Reference | 3681-71-8(CAS DataBase Reference) |
| NIST Chemistry Reference | 3-Hexen-1-ol, acetate, (Z)-(3681-71-8) |
| EPA Substance Registry System | 3-Hexen-1-ol, acetate, (3Z)- (3681-71-8) |
Cis-3-Hexenyl Acetate (CAS 3681-71-8) Product Application
Food Flavoring: Approved for use in fruit, herbal and tropical food flavor systems, delivering fresh green, apple-banana notes for beverages, candies and baked goods, fully compliant with FEMA 3171 and major global food safety regulations.
Fragrance & Cosmetics: Widely applied in fine fragrances, personal care and household products to add natural leafy-green freshness, it follows IFRA guidelines and works well in floral, citrus and grassy scent formulations.
Tobacco Flavoring: Used as a tobacco flavor modifier to enrich the natural green-fruity layers of smoke, soften harsh notes and deliver a more balanced, smooth sensory experience.
