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W256005

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
Council of Europe no.:
748
UNSPSC Code:
12164502
PubChem Substance ID:
24901149
Flavis number:
5.073
EC Number:
229-778-1
NACRES:
NA.21
MDL number:
MFCD00007008
Beilstein/REAXYS Number:
1699684
Organoleptic:
apple; green; leafy; vegetable; fruity
Grade:
FG, Halal, Kosher
Biological source:
synthetic
Food allergen:
no known allergens

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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

biological source

synthetic

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

Quality Level

300, 400

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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

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GHS02,GHS06

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Danger

Hazard Classifications

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

Storage Class

3 - Flammable liquids

flash_point_f

100.9 °F - closed cup

flash_point_c

38.3 °C - closed cup

ppe

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

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Quantitative analysis of flavor parameters in six Florida tomato cultivars (Lycopersicon esculentum Mill).
Baldwin EA, et al.
Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry, 39(6), 1135-1140 (1991)
Flavor of black tea.
Yamanishi T, et al.
Agricultural and Biological Chemistry, 30(8), 784-792 (1966)
(E)-2-Hexenal-Induced DNA Damage and Formation of Cyclic 1, N 2-(1, 3-Propano)-2 `-deoxyguanosine Adducts in Mammalian Cells.
Golzer P, et al.
Chemical Research in Toxicology, 9(7), 1207-1213 (1996)
Kensuke Sakamaki et al.
Journal of agricultural and food chemistry, 59(12), 6667-6671 (2011-05-10)
A test apple beverage made up of apple juice (20%), high-fructose corn syrup (11.5%), citric acid (0.43%), trisodium citrate (0.02%), apple-odor flavor (0.1%), and ascorbic acid (0.02%) was stored at 40 °C and then analyzed for the change of odor
Wai Siang Law et al.
The Analyst, 135(4), 773-778 (2010-03-24)
Microjet sampling in combination with extractive electrospray ionization (EESI) mass spectrometry (MS) was applied to the rapid characterization and classification of extra virgin olive oil (EVOO) without any sample pretreatment. When modifying the composition of the primary ESI spray solvent
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