(E)-Hex-2-en-1-ol - HY-W015936

(E)-Hex-2-en-1-ol belongs to the class of unsaturated alcohols consisting of a six-carbon chain with a double bond between carbon atoms 2 and 3 and a hydroxyl group attached to carbon atom 1. The compound has a grassy or herbaceous smell and is commonly used as a flavoring in foods such as baked goods, candy and beverages. It can also be used as a fragrance ingredient in personal care products and as a starting material for the synthesis of other organic compounds. Furthermore, (E)-hex-2-en-1-ol can be used as a solvent or reagent in various chemical reactions.