Hexanal
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Hexanal[1] | |
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IUPAC name Hexanal | |
Other names Hexanaldehyde | |
Identifiers | |
CAS number | 66-25-1 |
PubChem | 6184 |
ChemSpider | 5949 |
UNII | 9DC2K31JJQ |
ChEMBL | CHEMBL280331 |
Jmol-3D images | Image 1 |
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Properties | |
Molecular formula | C6H12O |
Molar mass | 100.15888 |
Appearance | Clear liquid |
Density | 0.815 |
Melting point | < -20 °C |
Boiling point | 130–131 °C |
Related compounds | |
Related aldehydes | Pentanal |
(verify) (what is: / ?) Except where noted otherwise, data are given for materials in their standard state (at 25 °C (77 °F), 100 kPa) | |
Infobox references | |
Hexanal, or hexanaldehyde, is an alkyl aldehyde used in the flavor industry to produce fruity flavors.[2] Its scent resembles freshly cut grass.
References
- ↑ "MSDS for hexanal, from Physical & Theoretical Chemistry Laboratory". Oxford University.
- ↑ Hexanal Product Data Sheet from Natural Advantage
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