Description

2-Phenyl-4-Methyl-2-Hexenal is a high-purity, unsaturated aldehyde with a distinctive aromatic profile. This compound is valued for its role as a versatile flavor and fragrance intermediate, imparting complex fruity, green, and nutty notes. It is primarily sought after by manufacturers in the flavor and fragrance, food, and fine chemical synthesis industries for creating sophisticated aroma compounds and specialty chemicals.

Application

• Flavor & Fragrance Industry: A key building block for synthesizing complex aroma chemicals used in perfumes, cosmetics, and personal care products.
• Food Flavoring: Employed as an intermediate in the creation of artificial flavors that replicate fruity, nutty, or green notes for beverages, confectionery, and baked goods.
• Fine Chemical Synthesis: Serves as a valuable chiral intermediate or precursor in organic synthesis for pharmaceuticals and agrochemicals.
• Research & Development: Used in academic and industrial R&D labs for studying reaction mechanisms and developing new synthetic methodologies.
• Specialty Aromatics: Incorporated into specialty air care products, detergents, and household cleaners to provide unique and long-lasting scents.

Basic Information

Product Name	2-Phenyl-4-Methyl-2-Hexenal
CAS No.	26643-92-5
Molecular Formula	C13H16O
Molecular Weight	188.27 g/mol
Synonyms	2-Phenyl-4-methylhex-2-enal; 4-Methyl-2-phenyl-2-hexenal; (E)-2-Phenyl-4-methyl-2-hexenal; α-Methyl-β-ethylcinnamaldehyde; 2-Hexenal, 2-phenyl-4-methyl-; FEMA 4199; Flavis No. 05.111
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Quality Control

Every batch of 2-Phenyl-4-Methyl-2-Hexenal is produced and tested under a strict quality management system. We ensure compliance with relevant industry standards, including FEMA and FCC guidelines for flavor ingredients where applicable. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles is provided with each shipment to guarantee consistent quality and traceability.

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 room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from strong oxidizing agents.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Clear, colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (GC)	≥ 98.0%
Refractive Index (20°C)	1.520 - 1.530
Specific Gravity (20/20°C)	0.960 - 0.980

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