115606

Hexanal

98%

• Synonym(s): Aldehyde C₆, Caproaldehyde, Hexyl aldehyde
• Linear Formula: CH₃(CH₂)₄CHO
• CAS Number: 66-25-1
• Molecular Weight: 100.16
• Beilstein: 506198
• EC Number: 200-624-5
• MDL number: MFCD00007027
• UNSPSC Code: 12352100
• eCl@ss: 39021112
• PubChem Substance ID: 24847229
• NACRES: NA.22

Properties

• vapor density: >1 (vs air)
• Quality Level: 100
• vapor pressure: 10 mmHg ( 20 °C)
• Assay: 98%
• refractive index: n20/D 1.4035 (lit.)
• bp: 130-131 °C (lit.)
• density: 0.815 g/mL at 25 °C (lit.); 0.834 g/mL at 25 °C
• functional group: aldehyde
• storage temp.: 2-8°C
• SMILES string: CCCCCC=O
• InChI: 1S/C6H12O/c1-2-3-4-5-6-7/h6H,2-5H2,1H3
• InChI key: JARKCYVAAOWBJS-UHFFFAOYSA-N

Description

General description

Hexanal is present in lactoperoxidase-bleached WPC80 (whey protein concentrate with 80% protein).

Application

Hexanal has been used in the quantification of carbonyls that contribute to the complex flavor of olive oil. It can also be used for Wittig and aldol reactions.

Safety Information

• Pictograms: GHS02,GHS07
• Signal Word: Warning
• Hazard Statements: H226,H315,H319
• Precautionary Statements: P210 - P233 - P240 - P241 - P303 + P361 + P353 - P305 + P351 + P338
• Hazard Classifications: Eye Irrit. 2 - Flam. Liq. 3 - Skin Irrit. 2
• Storage Class Code: 3 - Flammable liquids
• WGK: WGK 1
• Flash Point(F): 77.0 °F - closed cup
• Flash Point(C): 25 °C - closed cup
• Personal Protective Equipment: dust mask type N95 (US), Eyeshields, Gloves