Plant
Xenobiotic
Record Information
Version2.0
StatusDetected and Quantified
Creation Date2021-11-19 04:49:23 UTC
Update Date2025-10-07 16:07:59 UTC
Metabolite IDMMDBc0033456
Metabolite Identification
Common Nametrans-3-hexen-1-ol
Descriptiontrans-3-hexen-1-ol is a linear alcohol classified within the chemical class of aliphatic alcohols. Its chemical structure features a six-carbon chain with a hydroxyl group (-OH) located at the terminal position, specifically at the first carbon, and a double bond between the third and fourth carbons, which contributes to its reactivity and sensory properties. This compound is involved in various biochemical pathways, including the synthesis of pheromones, as evidenced by its use in a novel asymmetric synthesis of (-)-dehydro-exo-brevicomin, a sex pheromone in house mice (PMID:34328158 ). Additionally, trans-3-hexen-1-ol has been correlated with environmental factors, such as cold nights prior to harvest, which influence its concentration in plants (PMID:29424428 ). Its presence is also noted in the volatile profiles of various fruits and plants, contributing to their aroma, as seen in kiwi distillates (PMID:22321168 ) and in the cashew water phase, where it imparts green grass and fruity notes (PMID:21681760 ). Furthermore, studies indicate a greater antennal response to its cis isomer compared to trans-3-hexen-1-ol itself, highlighting its significance in ecological interactions (PMID:25598579 ).
Structure
Synonyms
ValueSource
(3E)-3-Hexen-1-olChEBI
(3E)-Hexen-1-olChEBI
(3E)-HexenolChEBI
(e)-3-Hexen-1-olChEBI
(e)-3-HexenolChEBI
trans-3-HexenolChEBI
trans-Hex-3-en-1-olChEBI
3-Hexen-1-ol, (e)-isomerMeSH
cis-3-HexenolMeSH
cis-3-Hexen-1-olMeSH
3-Hexen-1-olMeSH
3-Hexen-1-ol, (Z)-isomerMeSH
Molecular FormulaC6H12O
Average Mass100.1589
Monoisotopic Mass100.088815006
IUPAC Name(3E)-hex-3-en-1-ol
Traditional Name3-hexene-1-ol
CAS Registry Number928-97-2
SMILES
CC\C=C\CCO
InChI Identifier
InChI=1S/C6H12O/c1-2-3-4-5-6-7/h3-4,7H,2,5-6H2,1H3/b4-3+
InChI KeyUFLHIIWVXFIJGU-ONEGZZNKSA-N