Description

(E)-3-Nonenal is a high-purity, unsaturated aliphatic aldehyde characterized by its distinct, powerful green, waxy, and cucumber-like odor. This compound is a key flavor and fragrance intermediate prized for its ability to impart fresh, natural, and fatty nuances to complex scent and taste profiles. It is essential for R&D and production chemists in the flavor & fragrance, food & beverage, and cosmetic industries seeking to create authentic, high-impact organoleptic experiences.

Application

• Flavor & Fragrance Creation: A crucial building block for synthesizing fresh, green, and fatty notes in perfumes, colognes, and fine fragrances.
• Food & Beverage Flavoring: Used to replicate or enhance natural cucumber, melon, and waxy green flavors in beverages, dairy products, and confectionery.
• Cosmetic & Personal Care: Incorporated into formulations for soaps, lotions, and detergents to provide a clean, fresh, and natural olfactory character.
• Aroma Chemical Synthesis: Serves as a versatile intermediate for the production of more complex aroma chemicals and derivatives.
• Research & Development: Utilized in academic and industrial labs for studying olfaction, flavor chemistry, and organic synthesis pathways.
• Natural Product Recreation: Key component in the reconstruction of natural essential oils and botanical extracts for consistent quality and supply.

Basic Information

Product Name	(E)-3-Nonenal
CAS No.	109351-28-2
Molecular Formula	C₉H₁₆O
Molecular Weight	140.22 g/mol
Synonyms	3-Nonenal; (E)-3-Nonen-1-al; trans-3-Nonenal; (E)-3-Nonenal; 3-Nonenal (E)-; (E)-3-Nonen-1-al; Non-3-enal; (E)-Non-3-en-1-al
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Quality Control

Our (E)-3-Nonenal is produced and tested under a stringent quality management system to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. We provide comprehensive Certificates of Analysis (COA) for each lot, detailing key parameters such as assay, identity, and impurity profiles. While not a pharmacopoeial material, our quality standards are designed to meet the rigorous demands of the flavor, fragrance, and fine chemical industries.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store under an inert atmosphere (e.g., nitrogen) in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area at controlled room temperature (15-25°C). Due to its sensitivity to oxidation, minimize headspace and avoid prolonged exposure to air. Keep away from heat, sparks, and open flame.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to reference spectrum
Assay (GC)	≥ 95.0% (Area %)
Isomeric Purity ((E)-isomer)	≥ 98.0% (by GC)
Refractive Index (20°C)	1.440 - 1.450
Specific Gravity (20°C)	0.840 - 0.860

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