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trans-2-Hexen-1-al

≥95%, FCC, FG

Synonym(s):

trans-2-Hexenal, Leaf aldehyde

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Linear Formula:
CH3CH2CH2CH=CHCHO
CAS Number:
6728-26-3
Molecular Weight:
98.14
FEMA Number:
2560
Beilstein/REAXYS Number:
1699684
EC Number:
229-778-1
Council of Europe no.:
748
MDL number:
MFCD00007008
UNSPSC Code:
12164502
PubChem Substance ID:
24901149
Flavis number:
5.073

biological source

synthetic

Quality Level

400

grade

FG
Halal
Kosher

reg. compliance

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

vapor density

3.4 (vs air)

vapor pressure

10 mmHg ( 20 °C)

assay

≥95%

impurities

<3% hexenoic acid

refractive index

n20/D 1.446 (lit.)

bp

47 °C/17 mmHg (lit.)

density

0.846 g/mL at 25 °C (lit.)

application(s)

flavors and fragrances

documentation

see Safety & Documentation for available documents

food allergen

no known allergens

organoleptic

apple; green; leafy; vegetable; fruity

storage temp.

2-8°C

SMILES string

CCC\C=C\C=O

InChI

1S/C6H10O/c1-2-3-4-5-6-7/h4-6H,2-3H2,1H3/b5-4+

InChI key

MBDOYVRWFFCFHM-SNAWJCMRSA-N

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General description

trans-2-Hexen-1-al is an important flavoring compound that occurs naturally in tomatoes, banana and black tea.

pictograms

FlameSkull and crossbones
GHS02,GHS06

signalword

Danger

Hazard Classifications

Acute Tox. 3 Dermal - Acute Tox. 4 Oral - Flam. Liq. 3

Storage Class

3 - Flammable liquids

wgk_germany

WGK 2

flash_point_f

100.9 °F

flash_point_c

38.3 °C

ppe

Eyeshields, Faceshields, Gloves, type ABEK (EN14387) respirator filter

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