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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

biological source

synthetic

Quality Level

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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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)
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)
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
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
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