CIS-2-HEXEN-1-OL

Synonym(s):(Z)-2-Hexen-1-ol

CAS NO.：928-94-9
Empirical Formula: C6H12O
Molecular Weight: 100.16
MDL number: MFCD00063209
EINECS: 213-190-7
SAFETY DATA SHEET (SDS)
Update Date: 2026-01-13 11:14:18

What is CIS-2-HEXEN-1-OL?

Chemical properties

colourless liquid

Chemical properties

(Z)-2-Hexen-1-ol is used for a green aroma in fragrances and provides a fresher odor than trans-2-hexenol

Occurrence

Reported found in fresh and cooked apple, sour cherry, blueberry, blackcurrant, papaya, peach, French fried potato, tomato, butter, hop oil, cognac, red and white wines, black tea.

The Uses of CIS-2-HEXEN-1-OL

cis-2-Hexen-1-ol is used in the invention of a repellent for Oryzaephilus surinamensis.

Aroma threshold values

Aroma characteristics at 1.0%: impacting fresh vegetative, slightly fatty with a green bean note, witch hazel and fusel alcoholic with a whiskey nuance.

Taste threshold values

Taste characteristics at 5 to 50 ppm: green vegetative and herbal, raw green beans, tomato and potato with a fusel winey nuance.

General Description

cis-2-Hexen-1-ol is a green leaf volatile (GLV) that is commonly found in herbaceous plants and angiosperm trees. In combination with other GLVs, cis-2-hexen-1-ol may disrupt the response of conifer-infesting ambrosia beetle to the host pheromone and kairomones. This ability makes it a promising candidate for the development of log protectants against ambrosia beetles.

Biochem/physiol Actions

Odor at 1%

Properties of CIS-2-HEXEN-1-OL

Melting point:	59.63°C
Boiling point:	166 °C(lit.)
Density	0.847 g/mL at 25 °C(lit.)
vapor density	>1 (vs air)
refractive index	n20/D 1.441(lit.)
RTECS	MP8395000
FEMA	3924 \| (Z)-2-HEXEN-1-OL
Flash point:	139 °F
storage temp.	Flammables area
form	clear liquid
pka	14.45±0.10(Predicted)
color	Colorless to Light yellow to Light orange
Odor	at 10.00 % in dipropylene glycol. green cortex leafy green bean nasturtium herbal soapy aldehydic narcissus phenolic
JECFA Number	1374
BRN	1719708
Stability:	Stable. Flammable. Incompatible with strong oxidizing agents, strong acids.
CAS DataBase Reference	928-94-9(CAS DataBase Reference)
EPA Substance Registry System	2-Hexen-1-ol, (2Z)- (928-94-9)

Safety information for CIS-2-HEXEN-1-OL

Signal word	Warning
Pictogram(s)	Flame Flammables GHS02 Exclamation Mark Irritant GHS07
GHS Hazard Statements	H226:Flammable liquids H319:Serious eye damage/eye irritation
Precautionary Statement Codes	P210:Keep away from heat/sparks/open flames/hot surfaces. — No smoking. P305+P351+P338:IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continuerinsing.