Hexanal
ALDRICH/W255718 - ≥97%, stabilized, FCC, FG
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
| agency | meets purity specifications of JECFA |
| application(s) | flavors and fragrances |
| assay | ≥97% |
| biological source | synthetic |
| bp | 130-131 °C (lit.) |
| contains | α-Tocopherol |
| density | 0.815 g/mL at 25 °C (lit.) |
| documentation | see Safety & Documentation for available documents |
| food allergen | no known allergens |
| grade | FG |
| Halal | |
| Kosher | |
| InChI | 1S/C6H12O/c1-2-3-4-5-6-7/ |
| InChI key | JARKCYVAAOWBJS-UHFFFAOYSA |
| organoleptic | fatty; green; fruity |
| Quality Level | 300  |
| 400 |
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| refractive index | n |
| reg. compliance | EU Regulation 1334/2008 & 178/2002 |
| FCC | |
| FDA 21 CFR 117 | |
| FDA 21 CFR 172.515 | |
| SMILES string | CCCCCC=O |
| storage temp. | 2-8°C |
| vapor density | >1 (vs air) |
| vapor pressure | 10 mmHg ( 20 °C) |
| Packaging: | 1 kg in glass bottle |
| Packaging: | 4, 20 kg in composite drum |
| Symbol |   GHS02,GHS07 |
| Signal word | Warning |
| Hazard statements | H226 - H319 |
| Precautionary statements | P210 - P233 - P240 - P241 - P242 - 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 | ≥97% |
| bp | 130-131 °C (lit.) |
| Density | 0.815 g/mL at 25 °C (lit.) |
| Refractive Index | n |
| Storage Temp. | 2-8°C |
| FEMA Number | 2557 |
| UNSPSC | 12164502 |