cis-4-Heptenal
ALDRICH/W328901 - ≥98%, stabilized, FCC, FG
Synonym: (Z)-4-heptenal; N-propylidene butyraldehyde
CAS Number: 6728-31-0
Empirical Formula (Hill Notation): C7H12O
Molecular Weight: 112.17
EC Number: 229-779-7
MDL Number: MFCD00014682
Linear Formula: CH3CH2CH=CHCH2CH2CHO
Product Type: Chemical
| agency | follows IFRA guidelines |
| application(s) | flavors and fragrances |
| assay | ≥98% |
| biological source | synthetic |
| contains | α-tocopherol, synthetic as stabilizer |
| density | 0.847 g/mL at 25 °C (lit.) |
| documentation | see Safety & Documentation for available documents |
| food allergen | no known allergens |
| fragrance allergen | no known allergens |
| grade | FG |
| Fragrance grade | |
| Halal | |
| Kosher | |
| InChI | 1S/C7H12O/c1-2-3-4-5-6-7- |
| InChI key | VVGOCOMZRGWHPI-ARJAWSKDSA |
| organoleptic | fatty; green; vegetable |
| Quality Level | 300 ![]() |
400 ![]() |
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| refractive index | n |
| reg. compliance | EU Regulation 1223/2009 |
| EU Regulation 1334/2008 & 178/2002 | |
| FCC | |
| FDA 21 CFR 172.515 | |
| SMILES string | [H]C(=O)CCC=C/CC |
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| Biochem/physiol Actions: | Taste at 20 ppm |
| General description: | cis-4-Heptenal is one of the major carbonyl compounds found in oxidized lipid materials. It occurs in dairy products and seafood. cis-4-Heptenal has also been associated with the off-flavors in fish oil. |
| Other Notes: | Natural occurrence: Butter, dried bonito, fish, krill, milk, boiled potato, peppermint, Scotch, spearmint, wheat bread. |
| Symbol | GHS02 |
| Signal word | Warning |
| Hazard statements | H226 |
| Precautionary statements | P210 - P233 - P240 - P241 - P242 - P243 |
| Risk Statements | 10 |
| RIDADR | UN 1989C 3 / PGIII |
| WGK Germany | WGK 3 |
| Flash Point(F) | 105.8 °F - closed cup |
| Flash Point(C) | 41 °C - closed cup |
| Purity | ≥98% |
| Density | 0.847 g/mL at 25 °C (lit.) |
| Refractive Index | n |
| FEMA Number | 3289 |
| UNSPSC | 12164502 |


