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3-hexen-1-ol

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Description

3-Hexen-1-ol is a volatile organic compound with a characteristic green, leafy odor, often described as grassy or fresh-cut and is found in a variety of plants, including grasses, fruits, and vegetables. It is a naturally occurring compound that is synthesized by plants through the enzymatic breakdown of fatty acids. 3-hexen-1-ol contributes to the aroma and flavor of many foods, and is used in the food industry as a flavoring agent. It is also used in fragrances and cosmetics. It is known to attract certain insects, including mosquitoes. Research has shown that 3-hexen-1-ol has potential antimicrobial and antifungal properties. The compound is also being investigated for its possible effects on the nervous system, including its potential role in stress reduction.'

3-hexen-1-ol: RN given refers to (Z)-isomer; a green odor chemical [Medical Subject Headings (MeSH), National Library of Medicine, extracted Dec-2023]

hex-3-en-1-ol : A primary alcohol that is hex-3-ene substituted by a hydroxy group at position 1. [Chemical Entities of Biological Interest (ChEBI), Hastings J, Owen G, Dekker A, Ennis M, Kale N, Muthukrishnan V, Turner S, Swainston N, Mendes P, Steinbeck C. (2016). ChEBI in 2016: Improved services and an expanding collection of metabolites. Nucleic Acids Res]

Cross-References

ID SourceID
PubMed CID10993
MeSH IDM0147601

Synonyms (11)

Synonym
3-hexen-1-ol
hex-3-en-1-ol
(e)-3-hexenol
FT-0622882
FT-0623907
AKOS025243595
gamma-hexenol
DTXSID3047217
FT-0773923
SB83963
SY106500

Research Excerpts

Toxicity

ExcerptReferenceRelevance
" The essential oil had a significant toxic effect against early fourth stage larvae of Aedes aegypti L with an LC(50) value of 28."( Immunotoxicity activity of the major essential oil of Filipendula glaberrima against Aedes aegypti L.
Lee, SJ; Moon, HI, 2010
)
0.36

Dosage Studied

ExcerptRelevanceReference
" Lures with (Z)-3-hexenol were more attractive to males than females, and dosage may be a factor determining its effectiveness."( Electrophysiological response and attraction of emerald ash borer to green leaf volatiles (GLVs) emitted by host foliage.
Buchan, L; de Groot, P; Grant, GG; Macdonald, L; Nott, RW; Pitt, D; Poland, TM; Scharbach, R, 2008
)
0.35
[information is derived through text-mining from research data collected from National Library of Medicine (NLM), extracted Dec-2023]

Roles (1)

RoleDescription
plant metaboliteAny eukaryotic metabolite produced during a metabolic reaction in plants, the kingdom that include flowering plants, conifers and other gymnosperms.
[role information is derived from Chemical Entities of Biological Interest (ChEBI), Hastings J, Owen G, Dekker A, Ennis M, Kale N, Muthukrishnan V, Turner S, Swainston N, Mendes P, Steinbeck C. (2016). ChEBI in 2016: Improved services and an expanding collection of metabolites. Nucleic Acids Res]

Drug Classes (4)

ClassDescription
alkenyl alcoholAny aliphatic alcohol in which the carbon chain contains one or more olefinic bonds.
homoallylic alcoholAn aliphatic alcohol where the hydroxy carbon is beta to a double bond.
primary alcoholA primary alcohol is a compound in which a hydroxy group, -OH, is attached to a saturated carbon atom which has either three hydrogen atoms attached to it or only one other carbon atom and two hydrogen atoms attached to it.
volatile organic compoundAny organic compound having an initial boiling point less than or equal to 250 degreeC (482 degreeF) measured at a standard atmospheric pressure of 101.3 kPa.
[compound class information is derived from Chemical Entities of Biological Interest (ChEBI), Hastings J, Owen G, Dekker A, Ennis M, Kale N, Muthukrishnan V, Turner S, Swainston N, Mendes P, Steinbeck C. (2016). ChEBI in 2016: Improved services and an expanding collection of metabolites. Nucleic Acids Res]

Research

Studies (75)

TimeframeStudies, This Drug (%)All Drugs %
pre-19901 (1.33)18.7374
1990's1 (1.33)18.2507
2000's27 (36.00)29.6817
2010's37 (49.33)24.3611
2020's9 (12.00)2.80
[information is prepared from research data collected from National Library of Medicine (NLM), extracted Dec-2023]

Market Indicators

Research Demand Index: 55.40

According to the monthly volume, diversity, and competition of internet searches for this compound, as well the volume and growth of publications, there is estimated to be very strong demand-to-supply ratio for research on this compound.

MetricThis Compound (vs All)
Research Demand Index55.40 (24.57)
Research Supply Index4.33 (2.92)
Research Growth Index6.30 (4.65)
Search Engine Demand Index84.86 (26.88)
Search Engine Supply Index2.00 (0.95)

This Compound (55.40)

All Compounds (24.57)

Study Types

Publication TypeThis drug (%)All Drugs (%)
Trials0 (0.00%)5.53%
Reviews0 (0.00%)6.00%
Case Studies0 (0.00%)4.05%
Observational0 (0.00%)0.25%
Other75 (100.00%)84.16%
[information is prepared from research data collected from National Library of Medicine (NLM), extracted Dec-2023]