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Description
TCI H0124 cis-3-Hexen-1-ol is an unsaturated alcohol with a cis configuration, widely known as leaf alcohol because this is the compound responsible for the characteristic scent of freshly cut grass and fresh foliage. In the laboratory, it serves as a primary reference compound in research on plant volatile compounds, as a raw material for the synthesis of aromatic esters, and as a standard in food aroma analysis. The presence of a hydroxyl group together with a double bond of defined geometry makes it a molecule rich in reaction possibilities and highly meaningful in biological terms.
The property that makes it so important is the cis geometry of its double bond. The trans isomer has a different aroma profile, so isomeric purity becomes the determinant of quality and the main reason researchers choose a reagent-grade product. The primary hydroxyl group at the end of the chain is readily esterified, oxidized to the aldehyde, or converted into a leaving group, while the double bond opens the way to addition and epoxidation reactions. This combination makes cis-3-Hexen-1-ol both a target compound for analysis and a starting material for the synthesis of high-value derivatives.
In Indonesian laboratories, this compound is typically used in university chemistry departments, agricultural and food research institutes, and flavour and fragrance development laboratories. It supports studies of plant volatile compounds, the preparation of reference standards for aroma analysis, and small-scale synthetic work on ester derivatives. Because isomeric purity governs the validity of the results, laboratories here generally rely on reagent-grade material from an established brand rather than technical-grade alternatives.
Laboratory Applications
Plant volatile compound research: serves as an authentic reference compound for identifying and confirming the green leaf volatiles released by plants during wounding and normal growth.
Aromatic ester synthesis: the primary hydroxyl group is readily esterified, making this alcohol a convenient starting material for preparing a family of fragrant ester derivatives.
Food aroma analysis: functions as an analytical standard for calibrating and verifying instrument response when characterising the green, fresh notes present in food samples.
Flavour and fragrance development work: the distinctive leaf alcohol character makes it a reference material for formulating and evaluating green olfactory notes in laboratory-scale trials.
Organic synthesis methodology studies: the combination of a reactive double bond and a primary alcohol allows oxidation, addition, epoxidation, and leaving-group chemistry to be demonstrated on one substrate.
Specifications
Brand: TCI
CAS number: 928-96-1
Chemical name: cis-3-Hexen-1-ol
Category: Chemistry > Building Blocks > Non-Heterocyclic Building Blocks
Physical form: liquid alcohol with a characteristic green, leafy odour
Pack sizes: available in standard TCI laboratory pack sizes; please confirm the size required when ordering
Storage: keep in a cool, dark place in a tightly closed container
Handling and Storage
Store cis-3-Hexen-1-ol in a cool, dark, and well-ventilated place, in a tightly closed container that limits contact with air and light, since the double bond and the alcohol function are both susceptible to oxidation over time. Amber glass bottles with chemically resistant closures are suitable; keep the container sealed between uses to preserve isomeric purity and to prevent loss of the volatile material. Handle in a fume hood, wear safety glasses, gloves, and a laboratory coat, and keep the compound away from strong oxidising agents and ignition sources. Follow the manufacturer's safety data sheet and your institution's chemical waste procedures for disposal.
