cis-3-Hexenal, also known as (Z)-3-hexenal and leaf aldehyde, is an organic compound with the formula CH3CH2CH=CHCH2CHO. It is classified as an unsaturated aldehyde. It is a colorless liquid and an aroma compound with an intense odor of freshly cut grass and leaves.Hexenal / Chemistry World, Royal Society of Chemistry, 27 November 2013
Occurrence It is one of the major volatile compounds in ripe tomatoes, although it tends to isomerize into the conjugated trans-2-hexenal. It is produced in small amounts by most plants and it acts as an attractant to many predatory insects. It is also a pheromone in many insect species.
See also cis-3-Hexen-1-ol has a similar but weaker odor and is used in flavors and perfumes. 1-Hexanol, another volatile organic compound, also considered responsible for the freshly mowed grass odor
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