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Hexanal, 98%
CAS: 66-25-1 | C6H12O | 100.161 g/mol
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Catalog number A16265.36
also known as A16265-36
Price (JPY)
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Quantity:
500 g
Chemical Identifiers
CAS66-25-1
IUPAC Namehexanal
Molecular FormulaC6H12O
InChI KeyJARKCYVAAOWBJS-UHFFFAOYSA-N
SMILESCCCCCC=O
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Specifications
Specification Sheet
Specification SheetAppearance (Color)Clear colorless
FormLiquid
Assay (GC)≥97.5%
Free acid (titration)≤1.5%
Refractive Index1.4025-1.4065 @ 20°C
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Hexanal is used in the flavor industry to prepare fruity flavors. It is utilized as a flavoring agent in the food industry. It is also used in Witting and aldol reactions.
This Thermo Scientific Chemicals brand product was originally part of the Alfa Aesar product portfolio. Some documentation and label information may refer to the legacy brand. The original Alfa Aesar product / item code or SKU reference has not changed as a part of the brand transition to Thermo Scientific Chemicals.
Applications
Hexanal is used in the flavor industry to prepare fruity flavors. It is utilized as a flavoring agent in the food industry. It is also used in Witting and aldol reactions.
Solubility
Miscible with ethanol, ethyl ether, acetone, benzene and water.
Notes
Air sensitive. Incompatible with oxidizing agents, strong acids, strong bases and strong reducing agents. Store in a cool place.
Hexanal is used in the flavor industry to prepare fruity flavors. It is utilized as a flavoring agent in the food industry. It is also used in Witting and aldol reactions.
Solubility
Miscible with ethanol, ethyl ether, acetone, benzene and water.
Notes
Air sensitive. Incompatible with oxidizing agents, strong acids, strong bases and strong reducing agents. Store in a cool place.
RUO – Research Use Only
General References:
- Liu, J. F.; Yuan, B. F.; Feng, Y. Q. Determination of hexanal and heptanal in human urine using magnetic solid phase extraction coupled with in-situ derivatization by high performance liquid chromatography. Talanta 2015, 136, 54-59.
- Ortmann, R.; Pasel, C.; Luckas, M.; Kraas, S.; Fröba, M.; Bathen, D. Sorption of Acetaldehyde and Hexanal in Trace Concentrations on Carbon-Based Adsorbents. Chem. Eng. Technol. 2015, 38 (1), 125-130.