Hexanal, 98%

Description

CAS: 66-25-1 | C6H12O | 100.161 g/mol

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.

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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.

Specifications

Chemical Identifiers

• CAS: 66-25-1
• Molecular Formula: C6H12O
• Molecular Weight (g/mol): 100.161
• MDL Number: MFCD00007027
• InChI Key: JARKCYVAAOWBJS-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• Synonym: caproaldehyde, hexaldehyde, caproic aldehyde, capronaldehyde, 1-hexanal, n-hexanal, hexanaldehyde, n-caproaldehyde, hexylaldehyde, aldehyde c-6
• PubChem CID: 6184
• IUPAC Name: hexanal
• SMILES: CCCCCC=O

• Melting Point: -56°C
• Density: 0.834
• Boiling Point: 130°C to 131°C
• Flash Point: 25°C (77°F)
• Assay Percent Range: 98%
• Refractive Index: 1.405
• Quantity: 500 g
• UN Number: UN1207
• Beilstein: 506198
• Sensitivity: Air Sensitive
• Merck Index: 14,1760
• Solubility Information: Miscible with ethanol,ethyl ether,acetone,benzene and water.
• Formula Weight: 100.16
• Percent Purity: 98%
• Chemical Name or Material: Hexanal

Safety and Handling

Hazard Category	H226-H315-H319
Hazard Statement	GHS H Statement H226-H315-H319-H335 Flammable liquid and vapour. Causes skin irritation. Causes serious eye irritation. May cause respiratory irritation.
Precautionary Statement	P210-P233-P240-P241-P242-P243-P264b-P280-P303+P361+P353-P305+P351+P338-P332+P313-P363-P370+P378q-P501c
DOTInformation	Transport Hazard Class: 3; Packing Group: III; Proper Shipping Name: HEXALDEHYDE
EINECSNumber	200-624-5
RTECSNumber	MN7175000
TSCA	Yes
Recommended Storage	Ambient temperatures

SDS

RUO – Research Use Only