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Hexanal, 98%, Thermo Scientific Chemicals

Product Code. 11447727
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Description

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.
TRUSTED_SUSTAINABILITY

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

Specifications

Melting Point °C to 56°C
Density 0.834 g/mL
Boiling Point 130°C to 131°C
Flash Point 25°C (77°F)
Assay Percent Range 98%
Refractive Index 1.405
Quantity 100 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
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Safety and Handling

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Product Identifier
  • Hexanal
 Signal Word
  • Warning
 Hazard Category
  • Serious eye damage/eye irritation Category 2
  • Flammable liquid Category 3
  • Skin corrosion/irritation Category 2
 Hazard Statement
  • H226-Flammable liquid and vapour.
  • H315-Causes skin irritation.
  • H319-Causes serious eye irritation.
 Precautionary Statement
  • P210-Keep away from heat, hot surfaces, sparks, open flames and other ignition sources. No smoking.
  • P280-Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.
  • P303+P361+P353-IF ON SKIN (or hair): Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water/ shower.
  • P305+P351+P338-IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing.
  • P332+P313-If skin irritation occurs: Get medical advice/attention.
  • P337+P313-If eye irritation persists: Get medical advice/attention.
 Supplemental information
  • MIXTURE LIST-Contains : Hexaldehyde

RUO – Research Use Only

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