- CAS number
- 25152-85-6
- IFRA Standard status
- Not recorded
- Products
- 11
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 benzoate delivers a distinctive aroma reminiscent of a blooming spring meadow, blending fresh green leaf notes with an orchid impression and a subtle hint of pine. This pleasant ingredient occurs naturally in tea and witch hazel leaf oil. In perfumery, creators often prefer laboratory-produced, nature-identical versions of cis-3-hexenyl benzoate. This approach ensures consistent quality and scent in every batch, and production can draw from various raw materials, including renewable sources, supporting sustainability and the preservation of natural planetary resources.
Reported natural sources
Champaca ConcreteClove AbsoluteGardeniaJasmineGuavaYlang Ylang OilWitch Hazel Leaf OilTurpentine Leaf OilMasticBlueberriesTea
Additional information
- Cis-3-Hexenyl benzoate belongs to the green notes in perfumery, giving the characteristic scent of freshly cut grass, especially after rain or lawn mowing.
- Perfumers use cis-3-hexenyl benzoate as a bridge to connect floral and fresh green notes, creating more rounded and realistic fragrance compositions.
- The laboratory production of cis-3-hexenyl benzoate is efficient, as 1 kilogram of the synthetic ingredient equals the processing of about 10,000 kilograms of plant matter.
CAS number
25152-85-6
Other names
Benzoic acid, 3-hexenyl ester, (Z)-Benzoic acid (Z)-hex-3-enyl ester3- Hexen-1-ol, benzoate, (3Z)-Hex-3-enyl benzoateC3 hexenyl benzoate[(Z)- Hex-3-enyl] benzoate(3Z)- Hex-3-en-1-yl benzoate3-Hexen-1-ol, benzoate, (Z)cis-3- Hexen-1-yl benzoate(Z)-3- Hexenyl benzoate
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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 (RIFM) is completing a comprehensive safety evaluation for cis-3-hexenyl benzoate. Once finished, it will be reviewed by the Expert Panel for Fragrance Safety and published in a peer-reviewed scientific journal.
