Description

3,6-Nonadienal, (Z,Z)-3,6-Nonadienal is a high-purity, unsaturated aliphatic aldehyde characterized by its distinctive green, cucumber-like aroma. This compound serves as a key flavor and fragrance intermediate, prized for its ability to impart fresh, natural, and vegetable-like notes to complex formulations. It is essential for R&D and production chemists in the flavor, fragrance, and fine chemical industries seeking to create sophisticated organoleptic profiles.

Application

• Flavor & Fragrance (F&F) Industry: A crucial building block for synthesizing fresh, green, and cucumber-like aroma chemicals used in perfumes, cosmetics, and personal care products.
• Food & Beverage Flavors: Used as a flavoring agent or intermediate to create natural-tasting melon, cucumber, and fresh vegetable flavor profiles for beverages, dairy, and confectionery.
• Fine Chemical Synthesis: Acts as a versatile chemical intermediate in organic synthesis, particularly in reactions leveraging its conjugated diene and aldehyde functional groups, such as Diels-Alder reactions.
• Aroma Chemical Production: Serves as a precursor in the manufacture of other valuable aroma chemicals and specialty aldehydes for high-end fragrance applications.
• Research & Development: Utilized in academic and industrial R&D labs for studying the properties of unsaturated aldehydes and developing new synthetic methodologies.

Basic Information

Product Name	3,6-Nonadienal, (Z,Z)-3,6-Nonadienal
CAS No.	21944-83-2
Molecular Formula	C₉H₁₄O
Molecular Weight	138.21 g/mol
Synonyms	(3Z,6Z)-Nona-3,6-dienal; (Z,Z)-3,6-Nonadienal; 3,6-Nonadienal; Cucumber Aldehyde; Flavor-aldehyde C-6; Nonadienal; trans,cis-3,6-Nonadienal; 3,6-Nonadien-1-al
EINECS	244-664-1

Quality Control

Every batch of our 3,6-Nonadienal is produced and tested under a strict quality management system. We ensure compliance with relevant industry standards for flavor and fragrance ingredients. Comprehensive testing, including identity, purity, and olfactory profile assessment, is performed. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing all specifications is provided with each shipment to guarantee traceability and consistent quality.

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 temperatures between 2°C and 8°C to maximize stability and shelf life. Keep away from strong oxidizers, acids, and bases.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to reference spectrum
Assay (GC)	≥ 95.0%
Odor	Characteristic green, cucumber-like
Refractive Index (20°C)	1.460 - 1.470
Specific Gravity (20/20°C)	0.860 - 0.880

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