Description

Nona-2,6-Dienal CAS NO 26370-28-5 is a high-purity, unsaturated aliphatic aldehyde characterized by its distinctive green, fatty, and cucumber-like aroma. This compound is a valuable and versatile flavor and fragrance intermediate, prized for its ability to impart fresh, natural nuances to complex scent and taste profiles. It is essential for manufacturers in the flavor and fragrance, cosmetic, and food ingredient industries seeking to create sophisticated, high-quality products.

Application

• Flavor & Fragrance (F&F) Industry: A key building block for synthesizing green, melon, cucumber, and fatty notes in perfumes, colognes, and fine fragrances.
• Food & Beverage Flavors: Used as a flavoring agent to create or enhance fresh, green, and vegetable-like taste profiles in beverages, dairy products, and savory applications.
• Cosmetics & Personal Care: Incorporated into formulations for soaps, lotions, and shampoos to provide a fresh, clean, and natural olfactory character.
• Aroma Chemical Synthesis: Serves as a crucial intermediate in the organic synthesis of more complex aroma chemicals and specialty esters.
• Household Products: Utilized in air fresheners, detergents, and cleaning products to deliver pleasant, natural green accents.
• Research & Development: Employed in analytical laboratories and R&D centers as a reference standard and for developing new flavor/fragrance molecules.

Basic Information

Product Name	Nona-2,6-Dienal
CAS No.	26370-28-5
Molecular Formula	C₉H₁₄O
Molecular Weight	138.21 g/mol
Synonyms	2,6-Nonadienal; (E,Z)-2,6-Nonadienal; Cucumber Aldehyde; trans,cis-2,6-Nonadienal; 2-trans-6-cis-Nonadienal; Flavor ingredient 2,6-Nonadienal; Nonadienal (mixed isomers); Green leaf aldehyde (related)
EINECS	247-679-8

Quality Control

Our Nona-2,6-Dienal is produced and tested under strict quality management systems to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and purity. We adhere to relevant industry standards for flavor and fragrance ingredients. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing identity, purity, and isomer content is provided with each shipment to guarantee it meets your specific application requirements.

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 (refrigerated) for optimal stability. Keep away from heat, sparks, and open flames. Due to its sensitivity, minimize exposure to air and moisture.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to reference spectrum
Assay (GC)	≥ 95.0%
Isomer Ratio (2E,6Z)	≥ 90.0% (by GC)
Refractive Index (20°C)	1.460 - 1.470
Specific Gravity (20/20°C)	0.860 - 0.880
Solubility	Miscible with alcohol, oils; insoluble in water

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