- CAS number
- 65405-77-8
- IFRA Standard status
- Not recorded
- Products
- 10
Last updated · 25-05-2026Record completeness75%
The information here describes the ingredient in general. Its possible sources may vary and do not necessarily show the origin or form used in a particular YUMA product. For product-specific information, check the relevant product page.
Description
Cis-3-hexenyl salicylate delivers a floral aroma reminiscent of fresh greens and sweet balsam. While this fragrance ingredient occurs in natural sources like cornmint and other mint oils, perfumers frequently choose lab synthesis. This approach ensures consistent quality, protects natural resources, and enables production from renewable sources, making it a sustainable choice for modern perfumery.
Reported natural sources
Peppermint OilSpearmint OilWitch Hazel Leaf Oil
Additional information
- Cis-3-hexenyl salicylate provides the characteristic green notes in perfumery, replicating the scent of freshly cut grass after a summer rain.
- Perfumers use cis-3-hexenyl salicylate as a bridge between fragrance families to build more complex and multidimensional scents.
- Lab production of cis-3-hexenyl salicylate reduces the need for wild plant harvesting by up to 95 percent, protecting natural ecosystems.
CAS number
65405-77-8
Other names
Hex-3-en-1-yl salicylateCis-3-hexenyl 2-hydroxybenzoateBenzoic acid, 2-hydroxy-, 3-hexenyl ester, (Z)-Leaf salicylate3-Hexenyl 2-hydroxybenzoate(Z)-3-Hexenyl salicylateCis-3-hexen-1-yl salicylateCis-hex-3-enyl 2-hydroxybenzoate3Z-Hexenyl 2-hydroxybenzoatePipol Salicylate
IFRA Standard status
The IFRA Standards form an industry self-regulatory system. They may prohibit or restrict the use of particular fragrance ingredients, or set specifications, according to end use. The status below reflects the IFRA data recorded for this ingredient. It is not a product certification and does not replace applicable law or assessment of the finished product.
Not recorded
Regulatory information
The Research Institute for Fragrance Materials is currently completing a comprehensive safety assessment for cis-3-hexenyl salicylate. Once finished, it will undergo review by the Expert Panel for Fragrance Safety and subsequent publication in a peer-reviewed scientific journal.
