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trans-2-Hexen-1-al

98%

Synonym(s):

(E)-2-Hexenal

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Linear Formula:
CH3CH2CH2CH=CHCHO
CAS Number:
6728-26-3
Molecular Weight:
98.14
UNSPSC Code:
12352100
NACRES:
NA.22
PubChem Substance ID:
24848063
EC Number:
229-778-1
Beilstein/REAXYS Number:
1699684
MDL number:
MFCD00007008

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Product Name

trans-2-Hexen-1-al, 98%

InChI key

MBDOYVRWFFCFHM-SNAWJCMRSA-N

InChI

1S/C6H10O/c1-2-3-4-5-6-7/h4-6H,2-3H2,1H3/b5-4+

SMILES string

CCC\C=C\C=O

vapor density

3.4 (vs air)

vapor pressure

10 mmHg ( 20 °C)

assay

98%

refractive index

n20/D 1.446 (lit.)

bp

47 °C/17 mmHg (lit.)

density

0.846 g/mL at 25 °C (lit.)

functional group

aldehyde

storage temp.

2-8°C

Quality Level

100

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Application

trans-2-Hexen-1-al was used in evaluation of quality of protected designation of origin virgin olive oils by headspace solid-phase microextraction-gas chromatography using flame ionization detection and multivariate analysis. It was used in the multicomponent method for the determination of low-molecular-weight carbonyl compounds in biological samples.

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

wgk

WGK 2

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

Regulatory Information

危险化学品
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03820DH

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Constantina N Konidari et al.
Analytical biochemistry, 338(1), 62-70 (2005-02-15)
Peroxidation of lipids produces low-molecular-weight carbonyl compounds, which are reactive with biological nucleophiles. The analysis of these compounds is often difficult. A multicomponent method for the determination of 11 of them in biological samples is reported. The samples are subjected
Min Jung Joo et al.
International journal of food microbiology, 153(3), 297-305 (2011-12-20)
Trans-2-hexenal, a naturally occurring plant volatile with antimicrobial capacity, was encapsulated into β-cyclodextrins (β-CDs), enzymatically modified starch, and shown effective to control main microorganisms causing food spoilage (Alternaria solani, Aspergillus niger, Botrytis cinerea, Colletotrichum acutatum, Penicillium sp). Loaded β-CDs were
Jaroslav Flesar et al.
Veterinary microbiology, 145(1-2), 129-133 (2010-04-23)
In total, 26 natural compounds of various chemical classes (flavonoids, alkaloids, terpenoids) and 19 crude extracts from selected plants were tested in vitro for antibacterial activity against three strains of P. larvae, the causal agent of American Foulbrood Disease of
Reiko Kiwamoto et al.
Chemical research in toxicology, 25(12), 2630-2641 (2012-09-18)
trans-2-Hexenal (2-hexenal) is an α,β-unsaturated aldehyde that occurs naturally in a wide range of fruits, vegetables, and spices. 2-Hexenal as well as other α,β-unsaturated aldehydes that are natural food constituents or flavoring agents may raise a concern for genotoxicity due
G S Germinara et al.
Journal of food protection, 75(2), 366-370 (2012-02-01)
The purpose of this work was to develop a biodegradable carrier material to control insect pests in cereal products. To this aim, (E)-2-hexenal was used, being a natural compound with antimicrobial activity that is also commonly adopted as a flavoring
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