Technical Data

278769
CAS Number
6728-26-3
Grade
Highly Purified
MDL Number
MFCD00007008
Molecular Formula
C₆H₁₀O
Molecular Weight
98.14
EU Commodity Code
38220090
Shipping Temp
RT
Storage Temp
4°C
Trans-2-Hexenal
(2E)-2-Hexenal; (E)-2-Hexenal; Leaf Aldehyde; (2E)-Hexenal; (E)-2-Hexen-1-al; Green Leaf Aldehyde; trans-2-Hexen-1-al; trans-2-Hexenyl Aldehyde; trans-3-Propylacrolein

trans-2-Hexenal is an unsaturated aldehyde that has an apple odour. trans-2-Hexenal is produced by soybean plants, and is also a sex pheromone produced by the female polyphemus moth.

Synonyms
(2E)-2-Hexenal; (E)-2-Hexenal; Leaf Aldehyde; (2E)-Hexenal; (E)-2-Hexen-1-al; Green Leaf Aldehyde; trans-2-Hexen-1-al; trans-2-Hexenyl Aldehyde; trans-3-Propylacrolein
CAS Number
6728-26-3
Molecular Weight
98.14
Molecular Formula
C₆H₁₀O
Appearance
Clear colorless to light yellow-orange liquid
Purity
≥97% GC)
Specific Gravity (20/20)
0.8440 to 0.8480
Refractive Index n20/D
1.4440 to 1.4470
Flash Point
43°C(lit.)
Boiling Point
146°C
Solubility
Chloroform, Methanol
Storage and Stability
Store at 4°C under inert atmosphere.

Intended for research use only. Not for use in human, therapeutic, or diagnostic applications.

References
Corbo, M., et al.: J. Agr. Food Chem., 48, 2401 (2000); De Lucca, A., et al.: J. Food Sci., 76, M381 (2011); Riddiford, L.: Science, 158, 139 (1967)
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