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3-Methylhexanal

analytical standard

Synonym(s):

3-Methylcapronaldehyde

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Empirical Formula (Hill Notation):
C7H14O
CAS Number:
19269-28-4
Molecular Weight:
114.19
Beilstein:
1699485
MDL number:
MFCD19622807
UNSPSC Code:
85151701
PubChem Substance ID:
329759706
NACRES:
NA.24

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grade

analytical standard

Quality Level

100

Assay

≥97.0% (GC)

shelf life

limited shelf life, expiry date on the label

contains

~0.25% BHT as stabilizer

refractive index

n20/D 1.411

density

0.813 g/mL at 20 °C (lit.)

application(s)

cleaning products
cosmetics
flavors and fragrances
food and beverages
personal care

format

neat

storage temp.

2-8°C

SMILES string

CCCC(C)CC([H])=O

InChI

1S/C7H14O/c1-3-4-7(2)5-6-8/h6-7H,3-5H2,1-2H3

InChI key

ZSJUABCTGCNBPF-UHFFFAOYSA-N

General description

3-Methylhexanal, a saturated aldehyde, belongs to the class of volatile organic compounds (VOCs).

Application

3-Methylhexanal may be used as an analytical standard for the determination of the analyte in biological samples, barks and leaves of Eucommia ulmoides Oliver, meat and food products by various chromatography techniques.

Pictograms

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GHS07

Signal Word

Warning

Hazard Statements

H315,H319,H412

Hazard Classifications

Aquatic Chronic 3 - Eye Irrit. 2 - Skin Irrit. 2

Storage Class Code

10 - Combustible liquids

WGK

WGK 3

Flash Point(F)

Not applicable

Flash Point(C)

Not applicable

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BCBV9219
BCBV6677

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