1-Octen-3-ol, commonly known as mushroom alcohol, is a volatile organic compound found in mushrooms and is responsible for their characteristic earthy, damp forest floor aroma. It is used in perfumery to add an earthy, green, and fresh mushroom-like note to fragrances, especially in forest or earth-themed scents.
Employed to impart fresh, earthy, and green notes to fragrances, mimicking the scent of a damp forest floor or fresh mushrooms. It is used in forest and earth-themed perfumes.
IUPAC Name: oct-1-en-3-olCAS Number: 3391-86-4
Molecular Formula: C8H16O
Molecular Weight: 128.21 g/mol
Boiling Point: 84.00 to 85.00 °C (183.2 to 185 °F)
Melting Point: 347 °F (175 °C)
Class: Alcohol
Use/s: Scent
Synonyms
1: 1-OCTEN-3-OL 2: Oct-1-en-3-ol 3: 1-Vinylhexanol 4: Vinyl amyl carbinol 5: 3-Hydroxy-1-octene 6: Amyl vinyl carbinol 7: Mushroom alcohol 8: Pentyl vinyl carbinol 9: Octen-3-ol
Chemist Says
Solid
Scent: Sweet Earthy, Herbaceous, Lavender-Lavadin, Rose, Hay
Scent profile
Scent profiles are inherently subjective and can significantly differ among individuals, and may also be influenced by the conditions at the time of evaluation. The information provided here is a synthesis of data from diverse sources, including books, cross-references, artificial intelligence analyses, and chemical research sites, aiming to present a comprehensive overview. We've distilled this information to highlight the most frequently observed scent profiles for each molecule or compound, offering a generalized perspective.
1: Earthy, Green, Fresh
2: Mushroom-like, Earthy, Damp Forest
3: Powerful Herbaceous, Earthy And Hay-like
4: Mushroomy, earthy, with a green and slightly floral character
Irritant
Environmental Hazard