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W321818

trans-2-Pentenal

≥95%, FG

Synonym(s):

(E)-2-Pentenal, 2-Ethylacrylic aldehyde

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About This Item

Linear Formula:
C2H5CH=CHCHO
CAS Number:
1576-87-0
Molecular Weight:
84.12
FEMA Number:
3218
Council of Europe no.:
10375
UNSPSC Code:
12164502
PubChem Substance ID:
24901559
Flavis number:
5.102
EC Number:
216-414-1
NACRES:
NA.21
MDL number:
MFCD00009615
Beilstein/REAXYS Number:
1719742
Organoleptic:
green; fruity; pungent
Grade:
FG, Halal, Kosher
Biological source:
synthetic
Food allergen:
no known allergens
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biological source

synthetic

Quality Segment

300, 400

grade

FG, Halal, Kosher

reg. compliance

EU Regulation 1334/2008 & 178/2002

assay

≥95%

refractive index

n20/D 1.440-1.446 (lit.)

bp

80-81 °C/160 mmHg (lit.)

density

0.86 g/mL at 25 °C (lit.)

application(s)

flavors and fragrances

documentation

see Safety & Documentation for available documents

food allergen

no known allergens

organoleptic

green; fruity; pungent

SMILES string

CC\C=C\C=O

InChI

1S/C5H8O/c1-2-3-4-5-6/h3-5H,2H2,1H3/b4-3+

InChI key

DTCCTIQRPGSLPT-ONEGZZNKSA-N

General description

trans-2-Pentenal is a flavor volatile found in tomato, virgin olive oil{11] and sardine.

Packaging

Packaged in glass bottles

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GHS02,GHS07

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Danger

Hazard Classifications

Eye Irrit. 2 - Flam. Liq. 2 - Skin Irrit. 2 - STOT SE 3

target_organs

Respiratory system

Storage Class

3 - Flammable liquids

wgk

WGK 3

flash_point_f

71.6 °F - closed cup

flash_point_c

22 °C - closed cup

ppe

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

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