Description

6-Nonenal is a high-purity, unsaturated aliphatic aldehyde with a characteristic green, melon-like odor, widely recognized by its CAS registry number 2277-20-5. This compound is a key flavor and fragrance intermediate prized for its ability to impart fresh, natural, and fruity notes to complex formulations. It is an essential ingredient for flavorists and perfumers in the food & beverage, fine fragrance, and personal care industries seeking to create sophisticated and appealing sensory profiles.

Application

• Flavor & Fragrance Creation: Serves as a crucial building block for synthesizing fresh, green, and melon-like notes in perfumes, colognes, and air fresheners.
• Food & Beverage Flavoring: Used to enhance or create natural-tasting fruit flavors, particularly in beverages, confectionery, and dairy products.
• Personal Care Products: Incorporated into soaps, shower gels, lotions, and shampoos to provide a fresh, clean, and appealing scent.
• Aroma Chemical Synthesis: Acts as a versatile intermediate for the production of more complex aroma chemicals and specialty ingredients.
• Household & Industrial Products: Utilized in formulating detergents, fabric softeners, and cleaning agents to impart a pleasant fragrance.

Basic Information

Product Name	6-Nonenal
CAS No.	2277-20-5
Molecular Formula	C9H16O
Molecular Weight	140.22 g/mol
Synonyms	6-Nonen-1-al; (E)-6-Nonenal; trans-6-Nonenal; Non-6-enal; 6-Nonenal (natural); FEMA 3580; Leaf aldehyde (component); Melonal (trade name component)
EINECS	218-901-9

Quality Control

Our 6-Nonenal is manufactured under strict quality management systems to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and purity. Every lot is analyzed against rigorous internal specifications, which typically include identity confirmation, assay, and impurity profiling. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing all test results is provided with each shipment to guarantee compliance with your requirements and industry standards.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area at controlled room temperature (15-25°C). This product is easily oxidized and should be kept under an inert atmosphere (e.g., nitrogen) when possible. Keep away from heat, sparks, and open flame.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Clear, colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to reference spectrum
Assay (GC)	≥ 97.0%
Odor	Characteristic green, melon-like
Refractive Index (20°C)	1.440 - 1.445
Specific Gravity (20/20°C)	0.850 - 0.860

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