trans-2-Hexen-1-al
ALDRICH/W256005 - ≥95%, FCC, FG
Synonym: trans-2-Hexenal; Leaf aldehyde
CAS Number: 6728-26-3
Empirical Formula (Hill Notation): C6H10O
Molecular Weight: 98.14
EC Number: 229-778-1
MDL Number: MFCD00007008
Linear Formula: CH3CH2CH2CH=CHCHO
Product Type: Chemical
| application(s) | flavors and fragrances |
| assay | ≥95% |
| biological source | synthetic |
| bp | 47 °C/17 mmHg (lit.) |
| density | 0.846 g/mL at 25 °C (lit.) |
| documentation | see Safety & Documentation for available documents |
| food allergen | no known allergens |
| grade | FG |
| Halal | |
| Kosher | |
| impurities | <3% hexenoic acid |
| InChI | 1S/C6H10O/c1-2-3-4-5-6-7/ |
| InChI key | MBDOYVRWFFCFHM-SNAWJCMRSA |
| organoleptic | apple; green; leafy; vegetable; fruity |
| Quality Level | 300 ![]() |
400 ![]() |
|
| refractive index | n |
| reg. compliance | EU Regulation 1334/2008 & 178/2002 |
| FCC | |
| FDA 21 CFR 117 | |
| SMILES string | CCCC=CC=O |
| storage temp. | 2-8°C |
| vapor density | 3.4 (vs air) |
| vapor pressure | 10 mmHg ( 20 °C) |
| General description: | trans-2-Hexen-1-al is an important flavoring compound that occurs naturally in tomatoes, banana and black tea. |
| Packaging: | 1 kg in glass bottle |
| Packaging: | 4, 20 kg in composite drum |
| Symbol | ![]() GHS02,GHS06 |
| Signal word | Danger |
| Hazard statements | H226 - H302 - H311 |
| Precautionary statements | P210 - P233 - P240 - P280 - P301 + P312 - P303 + P361 + P353 |
| Hazard Codes | Xn |
| Risk Statements | 10-21/22-43 |
| Safety Statements | 16-36/37 |
| RIDADR | UN 1988 6.1(3) / PGIII |
| WGK Germany | WGK 2 |
| Flash Point(F) | 100.9 °F |
| Flash Point(C) | 38.3 °C |
| Purity | ≥95% |
| bp | 47 °C/17 mmHg (lit.) |
| Density | 0.846 g/mL at 25 °C (lit.) |
| Refractive Index | n |
| Storage Temp. | 2-8°C |
| FEMA Number | 2560 |
| UNSPSC | 12164502 |



