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Cis-3-hexenal is a green leafy aroma compound found naturally in plants, particularly in fresh vegetables such as lettuce, cucumbers, and green beans. It is a type of aldehyde, specifically a six-carbon chain with a double bond between the third and fourth carbon atoms in the cis configuration. This specific arrangement of atoms gives cis-3-hexenal its characteristic fresh, green, and slightly grassy odor, often described as reminiscent of cut grass or young leaves.
The compound is primarily produced through the enzymatic breakdown of lipids during plant tissue damage, such
In the food industry, cis-3-hexenal is used as a natural flavor enhancer, particularly in products designed