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Is cis-3-Hexenol vegan?

cis-3-Hexenol

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cis-3-Hexenol, also known as leaf alcohol, is an organic compound responsible for the smell of freshly cut grass; it is used as a fragrance ingredient and can be produced synthetically or extracted from plant sources.

Also known as 3-Hexenol, cis-Hex-3-en-1-ol, Leaf Alcohol
INCI name cis-3-Hexenol
CAS number 928-96-1
EC number 213-192-8
CosIng ID 31516
Last reviewed 4 July 2026

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