Cis-3-Hexenyl Propionate

CAS: 33467-74-2

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33467-74-2
CAS (all sources)
33467-74-2
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33467-74-2
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INCI name (FraterWork)
CIS-3-HEXENYL PROPIONATE
IUPAC name (FraterWork)
(3Z)-Hex-3-en-1-yl propanoate
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Scent profile
Note type (FraterWork)
Top Note
Odour family (FraterWork)
Green
Odour profile (FraterWork)
Cis-3-hexenyl propionate delivers an intensely green, fresh, and fruity scent with distinctive waxy and fatty undertones, creating the authentic character of crisp green apple skin and unripe pear.
Longevity (FraterWork)
Lasts < 4 hours on a smelling strip.
Appearance (FraterWork)
Colourless liquid
Descriptions
Comment (FraterWork)
This green ester (a material made when an acid is reacted with an alcohol - in this case Cis-3 Hexenol and Propionic acid) captures something extraordinary—not just the smell of fruit, but its tactile quality. When you encounter this material, you immediately recognise the waxy skin of a fresh apple or unripe pear. This textural element separates it from basic fruity esters that smell flat and confectionary. This material transforms ordinary fruit accords into photorealistic experiences. Its waxy character prevents compositions from becoming overly sweet or artificial, whilst the green-leafy backbone connects seamlessly to floral hearts. You can use it to create the impression of biting into crisp fruit or walking through a dewy orchard at dawn. Apply this when you need precision over power. Its strength lies in refinement—a few drops can shift an entire accord from synthetic to natural. Build your pear and apple notes around this foundation or use traces to add sophisticated texture to tropical fruit compositions. If you want to make a hyper-realistic pear, this is a must have in combination with Pear Ester [https://fraterworks.com/products/pear-ester] and a sneaky trace of Safraleine [https://fraterworks.com/products/safraleine] to boost that gritty pear flesh texture. Try it - you won't believe how real it is! If you need help understanding the very complex myriad of leaf alcohol esters, check out our comprehensive blog article The Scent of Broken Leaves [https://fraterworks.com/blogs/information/scent-of-broken-leaves]. aromachem Best Seller no_reg
Notes
This green ester (a material made when an acid is reacted with an alcohol - in this case Cis-3 Hexenol and Propionic acid) captures something extraordinary—not just the smell of fruit, but its tactile quality. When you encounter this material, you immediately recognise the waxy skin of a fresh apple or unripe pear. This textural element separates it from basic fruity esters that smell flat and confectionary. This material transforms ordinary fruit accords into photorealistic experiences. Its waxy character prevents compositions from becoming overly sweet or artificial, whilst the green-leafy backbone connects seamlessly to floral hearts. You can use it to create the impression of biting into crisp fruit or walking through a dewy orchard at dawn. Apply this when you need precision over power. Its strength lies in refinement—a few drops can shift an entire accord from synthetic to natural. Build your pear and apple notes around this foundation or use traces to add sophisticated texture to tropical fruit compositions. If you want to make a hyper-realistic pear, this is a must have in combination with Pear Ester [https://fraterworks.com/products/pear-ester] and a sneaky trace of Safraleine [https://fraterworks.com/products/safraleine] to boost that gritty pear flesh texture. Try it - you won't believe how real it is! If you need help understanding the very complex myriad of leaf alcohol esters, check out our comprehensive blog article The Scent of Broken Leaves [https://fraterworks.com/blogs/information/scent-of-broken-leaves]. aromachem Best Seller no_reg
Usage
Uses (FraterWork)
Creates photorealistic fruit accords; adds dewy freshness to florals; naturalises green compositions.
IFRA 51 (FraterWork)
Details coming soon… Odour Family: Green Appearance: Colourless liquid Longevity: Lasts < 4 hours on a smelling strip. Odour Profile: Cis-3-hexenyl propionate delivers an intensely green, fresh, and fruity scent with distinctive waxy and fatty undertones, creating the authentic character of crisp green apple skin and unripe pear. Uses: Creates photorealistic fruit accords; adds dewy freshness to florals; naturalises green compositions. INCI Name: CIS-3-HEXENYL PROPIONATE IUPAC Name: (3Z)-Hex-3-en-1-yl propanoate

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