cis-6-Nonen-1-ol

White to slightly yellow liquid; powerful, melon-like odor.Insoluble in water.

cis-6-Nonen-1-ol has a powerful, melon, green odor.

Reported found in muskmelon, cucumber, lean fish and pepino fruit (Solanum muricatum)

Food additive.

ChEBI: (Z)-non-6-en-1-ol is a medium-chain primary fatty alcohol that is (Z)-non-6-ene carrying a hydroxy group at position 1. It has been found in muskmelon and watermelon. It has a role as a flavouring agent, a plant metabolite, a cosmetic and a pheromone. It is a medium-chain primary fatty alcohol, an alkenyl alcohol and a volatile organic compound.

Detection: 1 ppb

Taste characteristics at 25 ppm: waxy, cucumber, honeydew, green watermelon.

The Journal of Organic Chemistry, 47, p. 4482, 1982 DOI: 10.1021/jo00144a016
Synthesis, p. 920, 1984 DOI: 10.1055/s-1984-31017