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

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biological source

synthetic

Quality Level

300
400

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

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

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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

FlameSkull and crossbones
GHS02,GHS06

Signal Word

Danger

Hazard Statements

H226,H302,H311

Hazard Classifications

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

Storage Class Code

3 - Flammable liquids

WGK

WGK 2

Flash Point(F)

100.9 °F - closed cup

Flash Point(C)

38.3 °C - closed cup

Personal Protective Equipment

dust mask type N95 (US), Eyeshields, Gloves

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SHBS9287
SHBR8384
SHBQ3578
SHBQ3175
SHBP9228

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(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)
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)
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
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
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