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W342904

Sigma-Aldrich

trans,trans-2,4-Hexadienal

≥80%

Synonym(s):

(E,E)-2,4-Hexadienal, Sorbaldehyde, Sorbic aldehyde

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About This Item

Linear Formula:
CH3CH=CHCH=CHCHO
CAS Number:
Molecular Weight:
96.13
FEMA Number:
3429
Beilstein:
1698401
EC Number:
Council of Europe no.:
640
MDL number:
UNSPSC Code:
12164502
PubChem Substance ID:
Flavis number:
5.057
NACRES:
NA.21
biological source:
synthetic
food allergen:
no known allergens

biological source

synthetic

Quality Level

vapor density

>1 (vs air)

Assay

≥80%

refractive index

n20/D 1.541 (lit.)

bp

69 °C/20 mmHg (lit.)

density

0.895 g/mL at 20 °C
0.871 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; citrus

storage temp.

2-8°C

SMILES string

[H]C(=O)\C=C\C=C\C

InChI

1S/C6H8O/c1-2-3-4-5-6-7/h2-6H,1H3/b3-2+,5-4+

InChI key

BATOPAZDIZEVQF-MQQKCMAXSA-N

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General description

trans,trans-2,4-Hexadienal is a volatile is a flavor compound that is reported to occur in different types of tea.

Disclaimer

For R&D or non-EU Food use. Not for retail sale.

Pictograms

Skull and crossbonesCorrosion

Signal Word

Danger

Hazard Statements

Hazard Classifications

Acute Tox. 3 Dermal - Acute Tox. 3 Oral - Eye Dam. 1 - Skin Corr. 1B - Skin Sens. 1

Storage Class Code

6.1C - Combustible acute toxic Cat.3 / toxic compounds or compounds which causing chronic effects

WGK

WGK 3

Flash Point(F)

154.0 °F - closed cup

Flash Point(C)

67.77 °C - closed cup

Personal Protective Equipment

dust mask type N95 (US), Eyeshields, Gloves

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