
3-Hexenol
(Z)-hex-3-en-1-ol is a hex-3-en-1-ol in which the double bond adopts a Z-configuration. Also known as leaf alcohol, it is emitted by green plants upon mechanical damage. Used as a flavourant in tea. It has a role as an insect attractant, a fragrance and a plant metabolite. — ChEBI
- IUPAC name
- (Z)-hex-3-en-1-ol
- Molecular formula
- C6H12O
- Molecular weight
- 100.16 g/mol
- Exact mass
- 100.088815002 Da
- XLogP3
- 1.3
- Topological polar surface area
- 20.2 Ų
- Hydrogen-bond donors
- 1
- Hydrogen-bond acceptors
- 1
- Covalent units
- 1
- Defined stereocentres
- 0
Also known as
16 more reported names
External database identifiers
- ChEBI:CHEBI:28857
- ChEMBL:CHEMBL2251452
- EPA DTXSID:DTXSID6022137
- PubMed:18599651
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