Grossulariaceae

(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.

Germacrene B is a central intermediate in sesquiterpene biosynthesis. Germacrene B has been ascribed a warm, sweet, woody-spicy, geranium-like odour and is an important flavour constituent of lime peel oil. Germacrene B is also one of the main constituents of the essential oils from different plants that have antibacterial activity.

Ribes nigrum extract is an extract isolated fromRibes nigrum.

cis-Methylisoeugenol (compound 10) can be isolated from the MeOH extract of R. fasciculatum.