3-Methyl-2-hexenoic acid is a monounsaturated fatty acid that is a malodorous component found in human sweat, notably associated with the sweat of individuals with schizophrenia. It is structurally an alpha,beta-unsaturated monocarboxylic acid and a conjugate acid of (2E)-3-methylhex-2-enoate.
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CAS 27960-21-0
2-Methyl-4-(2,2,3-trimethyl-3-cyclopenten-1-yl)-2-buten-1-ol
fragrance ingredient
(1R,2R,4S)-1,2,3,3-tetramethylbicyclo[2.2.1]heptan-2-ol
fragrance ingredient
Methylcyclopropanecarboxylate
Flavor and fragrance intermediate
1,3-thiazole
flavoring agent
(E)-3-methylhex-2-enoic acid
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CCC/C(=C/C(=O)O)/C