Description

trans-2-Nonenal is a high-purity, unsaturated aliphatic aldehyde characterized by its distinctive fatty, cucumber-like odor. This compound is a key flavor and fragrance ingredient, prized for its potent organoleptic properties and its role in creating complex sensory profiles. It is essential for manufacturers in the flavor and fragrance, food and beverage, and cosmetic industries seeking to develop authentic, high-quality products.

Application

• Flavor & Fragrance Formulation: A crucial component for imparting fresh, green, fatty, and cucumber-like notes in perfumes, colognes, and air fresheners.
• Food & Beverage Flavoring: Used to enhance or replicate natural flavors in products like beverages, dairy, and savory snacks, contributing to a fresh, fatty character.
• Cosmetic & Personal Care: Incorporated as a fragrance ingredient in lotions, soaps, shampoos, and other personal care products.
• Aroma Chemical Synthesis: Serves as a valuable intermediate or building block in the synthesis of more complex aroma chemicals.
• Research & Development: Utilized in analytical laboratories as a reference standard for quality control and sensory analysis studies.
• Consumer Product Manufacturing: Applied in the production of detergents and household cleaners to provide a fresh, clean scent profile.

Basic Information

Product Name	trans-2-Nonenal
CAS No.	18829-56-6
Molecular Formula	C9H16O
Molecular Weight	140.22 g/mol
Synonyms	(E)-2-Nonenal; (E)-Non-2-enal; trans-Non-2-en-1-al; 2-Nonenal, (E)-; 2-trans-Nonenal; Cucumber aldehyde; Nonylenic aldehyde; FEMA 3213
EINECS	242-609-4

Quality Control

Our trans-2-Nonenal is produced and tested under a stringent quality management system. Each batch is analyzed to ensure it meets high-purity standards suitable for flavor, fragrance, and research applications. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing identity, purity, and impurity profiles are available upon request.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, well-ventilated area at controlled room temperature (15-25°C). This product is easily oxidized (store under inert atmosphere) and highly volatile. Keep away from strong oxidizing agents, strong acids, and strong bases.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (GC)	≥ 95.0%
Odor	Characteristic fatty, cucumber-like
Refractive Index (20°C)	1.450 - 1.460
Specific Gravity (20/20°C)	0.840 - 0.860

Note: Specifications can be tailored. Please contact us for the detailed technical data sheet of a specific grade.