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Hexanal

greener alternative

natural, ≥95%, FG

Synonym(s):

Aldehyde C6, Caproaldehyde, Hexyl aldehyde

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Linear Formula:
CH3(CH2)4CHO
CAS Number:
66-25-1
Molecular Weight:
100.16
FEMA Number:
2557
Beilstein:
506198
EC Number:
200-624-5
Council of Europe no.:
96c
MDL number:
MFCD00007027
UNSPSC Code:
12164502
PubChem Substance ID:
24901144
Flavis number:
5.008
NACRES:
NA.21

grade

FG
Fragrance grade
Halal
Kosher
natural

Quality Level

400

Agency

follows IFRA guidelines

reg. compliance

EU Regulation 1223/2009
EU Regulation 1334/2008 & 178/2002
FDA 21 CFR 117

vapor density

>1 (vs air)

vapor pressure

10 mmHg ( 20 °C)

Assay

≥95%

greener alternative product characteristics

Less Hazardous Chemical Syntheses
Use of Renewable Feedstocks
Learn more about the Principles of Green Chemistry.

refractive index

n20/D 1.4035 (lit.)

bp

130-131 °C (lit.)

density

0.815 g/mL at 25 °C (lit.)

application(s)

flavors and fragrances

Documentation

see Safety & Documentation for available documents

food allergen

no known allergens

fragrance allergen

no known allergens

greener alternative category

, Aligned

Organoleptic

fatty; green; fruity

storage temp.

2-8°C

SMILES string

CCCCCC=O

InChI

1S/C6H12O/c1-2-3-4-5-6-7/h6H,2-5H2,1H3

InChI key

JARKCYVAAOWBJS-UHFFFAOYSA-N

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General description

We are committed to bringing you Greener Alternative Products, which adhere to one of the four categories of Greener Alternatives . This product is a Biobased products, showing key improvements in Green Chemistry Principles “Less Hazardous Chemical Syntheses” and “Use of Renewable Feedstock”.

Pictograms

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GHS02,GHS07

Signal Word

Warning

Hazard Statements

H226 - H315 - H319

Hazard Classifications

Eye Irrit. 2 - Flam. Liq. 3 - Skin Irrit. 2

Storage Class Code

3 - Flammable liquids

WGK

WGK 1

Flash Point(F)

77.0 °F - closed cup

Flash Point(C)

25 °C - closed cup

Personal Protective Equipment

dust mask type N95 (US), Eyeshields, Gloves

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