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CIS-3-HEXENAL

(Z)-Hex-3-enal

CIS-3-HEXENAL is listed in the EU CosIng inventory, but no direct annex records are linked on this page yet.

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Chemical identity and properties

PubChem 2D chemical structure for CAS 6789-80-6

CAS 6789-80-6PubChem CID 643941

(Z)-3-Hexenal

Cis-3-hexenal is the cis-isomer of 3-hexenal. It has a role as a flavouring agent and a plant metabolite. — ChEBI

IUPAC name: (Z)-hex-3-enal

Molecular formula: C6H10O
Molecular weight: 98.14 g/mol
Exact mass: 98.073164938 Da
XLogP3: 1.1
Topological polar surface area: 17.1 Å²
Hydrogen-bond donors: 0
Hydrogen-bond acceptors: 1
Covalent units: 1
Defined stereocentres: 0

Also known as

cis-3-Hexenal3-Hexenal, (3Z)-3-(Z)-HexenalFEMA No. 25616V54TKA96CCHEBI:23292FEMA NO. 3923, Z-RefChem:502167

16 more reported names

229-854-43-Hexenal, (Z)-3-Hexenal, cis-(3Z)-Hexenal(3Z)-3-Hexenal(3Z)-hex-3-enal(Z)-3-hexen-1-alcis-beta,gamma-Hexylenic aldehyde3Z-hexenalEINECS 229-854-4UNII-6V54TKA96CHex-cis-3-enalBRN 17201714-01-00-03469 (Beilstein Handbook Reference)cis-3-Hexenal Solution (~50% in Triacetin)hex-3-enal

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External database identifiers

ChEBI:CHEBI:23292
EPA DTXSID:DTXSID30884335
PubMed:14984738

Retrieved from NIH PubChem on 2026-08-31 by checksum-valid CAS matching. Chemical properties do not replace the regulatory decision on this page.

Inventory details for CIS-3-HEXENAL

INCI name

CIS-3-HEXENAL

Description

(Z)-Hex-3-enal

Record provenance

Inventory reference: 40186
Imported identity: CIS-3-HEXENAL
Source update: 02/03/2011

European Commission CosIng source notes

Annex records for CIS-3-HEXENAL

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Key data

CAS

6789-80-6

229-854-4

Restriction

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Function

PERFUMING: Used for perfume and aromatic raw materials.

Ingredients with overlapping formulation functions

CIS-2-PHENYLPROPENYL ACETATEPERFUMING

CIS-2-TERT-BUTYLCYCLOHEXANOLPERFUMING

CIS-3,5,5-TRIMETHYLCYCLOHEXANOLPERFUMING

CIS-3-HEPTENYL ACETATEPERFUMING

CIS-3-HEXENYL 2-METHYLBUTYRATEPERFUMING

CIS-3-HEXENYL ACETATEPERFUMING

CIS-3-HEXENYL ANTHRANILATEPERFUMING

CIS-3-HEXENYL BENZOATEPERFUMING

Additional official and scientific sources

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ECHA CHEM / Information on chemicals PubChem PUG REST EU Safety Gate cosmetic product alerts ECHA CHEM US EPA CompTox Cosmetic Ingredient Review safety assessments FDA Global Substance Registration System ILO/WHO International Chemical Safety Cards Japan NITE-CHRIP NIOSH Pocket Guide to Chemical Hazards OECD eChemPortal

How CIS-3-HEXENAL appears in the CosIng inventory

The CosIng inventory lists CIS-3-HEXENAL as a cosmetic ingredient and this page links it to 0 annex records. The inventory entry captures names and identifiers, while the annex records show where the substance is prohibited, restricted or positively listed in EU cosmetics law.

CIS-3-HEXENAL is also tagged with 1 cosmetic function in the official data. Function labels describe intended use, but they do not replace regulatory review of linked annex records before formulation or labelling work.

Frequently asked questions

CIS-3-HEXENAL is listed in the EU CosIng ingredient inventory with no direct annex restriction records linked at this time. Absence of an annex link does not guarantee unrestricted use — always verify against the current official CosIng database before formulating.

According to the EU CosIng inventory, CIS-3-HEXENAL carries the following function designation(s):

PERFUMING

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Source note for CIS-3-HEXENAL

This page reproduces the CosIng inventory entry for CIS-3-HEXENAL from public European Commission cosmetic ingredient materials and shows linked identifiers even when no direct annex match is currently attached.

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