(E)-2-hexen-1-al
Product Description
| Product | (E)-2-hexen-1-al |
| CAS | 6728-26-3 |
| Formula | C6H10O |
| Synonym | (E)-hex-2-enal, trans- hex-2-enal, Leaf Aldehyde, (E)-2-Hexenal, beta-Propyl acroleinl T2 Hexenal, Trans-2-hexena, 2-Hexenal, trans-2-hexenyl acetate, 2-Hexenal, (2E)-, trans-Hex-2-enal |
Typical Product Specifications
| Density | 0.846 kgl (20 c) |
| Pounds/Gallon | 6.998 to 7.056 |
| Flash Point | 101.00 ยฐF. TCC |
| Assay | 96.00 to 100.00 % sum of isomers |
| Boiling Point | 146.00 to 147.00 ยฐC. @ 760.00 mm Hg |
| Odor Type | green |
| Odor | Sharp, penetrating fresh leafy green, clean, fruity with herbal and spicy herbal nuances |
| Shelf Life | 12 month(s) or longer if stored properly |
| Specific gravity | 0.84100 to 0.84800 @ 25.00 ยฐC |
| Refractive Index | 1.44500 to 1.44900 @ 20.00 ยฐC |
| Boiling Point | 47.00 ยฐC. @ 17.00 mm Hg |
| Acid Value | 10.00 max. KOH/g |
| Vapor Pressure | 4.624000 mm/Hg @ 25.00 ยฐC |
| Vapor Density | 3.4 |
| Taste | Fresh green, leafy, fruity with rich vegetative nuances |
| Storage | refrigerate in tightly sealed containers |
| Appearance | colorless to pale yellow clear liquid |
| logP (o/w) | 1.79 |
| Insolubility | in water |
| Molecular weight | 98.15 |
| Color | colorless oily liquid |
| Solubility | oxygenated solvs., alcohol, propylene glycol |
| Chemical Structure | ![]() |
| Notes | FEMA# 2560 Natural also available Use: PERFUMING |
| Class | Specialty Chemicals |

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