About Hexanal
Hexanalanalytical standardSynonym: Aldehyde C6, Caproaldehyde, Hexyl aldehydeCAS Number66-25-1Linear FormulaCH3(CH2)4CHOMolecular Weight100.16PropertiesRelated CategoriesA-L,Alcoholic & Nonalcoholic Beverages,Aldehyde,All Alphabetically Sorted,Analytical Standards,Analytical/Chromatography,Animal Products,Apple,Banana,Bergamot,Bread,Butter,Camphor,Carrot,Celery,Coconut,Coffee,Cranberry,Cucumber,Dairy Products,Eucalyptus,Fatty Acid Degradation Products,Fish,Flavor and Fragrance Standards,Flavors and Fragrance Standards,Food & Beverage Standards,Food Products & Beverages,Food and Cosmetic Component Standards,Fruits,G-L,Ginger,Grains,Grapefruit,Guava,Ham,Herbs & Spices,Laurel,Lavender,Lemon,Lime,Lipids - FA/FAME/Oils/Sterols Standards,Off-flavors in Milk,Orange,Peanut Butter,Plum,Potato Chips,Refined Food Products,Rice,Rice Cake,Star Fruit,Strawberry,Substance Classification,Tea,Tomato,Vegetablesgrade analytical standardvapor density >1 (vs air)vapor pressure 10 mmHg ( 20 C)InChI Key JARKCYVAAOWBJS-UHFFFAOYSA-Nassay 95.0% (GC)form neatshelf life limited shelf life, expiry date on the labelapplication(s) HPLC: suitablegas chromatography (GC): suitableimpurities 1.0% waterrefractive index n20/D1.4035(lit.)bp 130-131C(lit.)density 0.815g/mLat 25C(lit.)format neat
FAQs of Hexanal:
Q: What is the molecular formula of Hexanal?
A: The molecular formula of Hexanal is C6H12O.
Q: What is the molecular weight of Hexanal?
A: The molecular weight of Hexanal is 100.16 grams (g).
Q: What is the melting point of Hexanal?
A: The melting point of Hexanal is less than 20 C (4 F; 253 K).
Q: What is the density of Hexanal?
A: The density of Hexanal is 814 kilograms per cubic meter (kg/m3).
Q: What are the primary applications of Hexanal?
A: Hexanal is primarily used in the flavor industry to produce fruity flavors. It has a scent resembling freshly cut grass, like cis-3-hexenal. It is also potentially useful as a natural extract to prevent fruit spoilage.