Synonym: Aldehyde C6; Caproaldehyde; Hexyl aldehyde
CAS Number: 66-25-1
Empirical Formula (Hill Notation): C6H12O
Molecular Weight: 100.16
EC Number: 200-624-5
MDL Number: MFCD00007027
Linear Formula: CH3(CH2)4CHO
Product Type: Chemical
assay | 98% |
bp | 130-131 °C (lit.) |
density | 0.815 g/mL at 25 °C (lit.) |
0.834 g/mL at 25 °C | |
functional group | aldehyde |
InChI | 1S/C6H12O/c1-2-3-4-5-6-7/ |
InChI key | JARKCYVAAOWBJS-UHFFFAOYSA |
Quality Level | 100 ![]() |
refractive index | n |
SMILES string | CCCCCC=O |
storage temp. | 2-8°C |
vapor density | >1 (vs air) |
vapor pressure | 10 mmHg ( 20 °C) |
Application: | Hexanal has been used in the quantification of carbonyls that contribute to the complex flavor of olive oil. It can also be used for Wittig and aldol reactions. |
General description: | Hexanal is present in lactoperoxidase-bleached WPC80 (whey protein concentrate with 80% protein). |
Packaging: | 1 L in glass bottle |
Packaging: | 2, 100, 250 mL in glass bottle |
Symbol | ![]() ![]() |
Signal word | Warning |
Hazard statements | H226 - H319 |
Precautionary statements | P210 - P305 + P351 + P338 |
Risk Statements | 10-36 |
Safety Statements | 9-26 |
RIDADR | UN1207 - class 3 - PG 3 - Hexaldehyde |
WGK Germany | WGK 1 |
Flash Point(F) | 77.0 °F - closed cup |
Flash Point(C) | 25 °C - closed cup |
Purity | 98% |
bp | 130-131 °C (lit.) |
Density | 0.815 g/mL at 25 °C (lit.); 0.834 g/mL at 25 °C |
Refractive Index | n |
Storage Temp. | 2-8°C |
UNSPSC | 12352100 |
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