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Cis-3-hexenyl cis-3-hexenoate belongs to the family of green leaf volatiles, compounds that plants release when damaged. It acts as a means of communication between plants, warning neighboring flora of potential dangers.
While extracting this ingredient from natural sources would require a large quantity of gardenia flowers, lab synthesis requires significantly fewer resources, making it an example of sustainable perfumery.
Perfumers often combine this ingredient with other fruity notes to create complex scent profiles that closely mimic the aroma of fresh fruit. A single drop can transform a fragrance composition by adding vibrancy and freshness.
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.