Hexenol
Hexenol is a type of organic compound that belongs to the family of secondary alcohols. The name "hexenol" is a portmanteau of "hexene" and the suffix "-enol", which indicates the presence of an aldehyde-like functional group. Hexenols are unsaturated derivatives of hexanol and come in different isomeric forms.
The chemical structure of hexenol consists of six carbon atoms with an aldehyde-like functional group attached
Hexenols are typically produced synthetically through the ozonolysis of unsaturated fatty acids or fatty aldehydes. They
A few studies have investigated the role of hexenols in plant biology, where they are involved in