Description

Nonadienal is a high-purity, unsaturated aliphatic aldehyde characterized by its potent, green, and cucumber-like aroma. This compound is a key building block and fragrance ingredient valued for its ability to impart fresh, natural top notes in complex formulations. It is essential for manufacturers in the flavor and fragrance, cosmetic, and specialty chemical industries seeking to create sophisticated and authentic olfactory profiles.

Application

• Fragrance & Perfumery: A primary component for creating fresh, green, and cucumber-like top notes in fine fragrances, personal care products, and air fresheners.
• Flavoring Agent: Used to enhance or replicate fresh, melon, and green vegetable flavor nuances in food and beverage applications.
• Cosmetic Ingredients: Incorporated into lotions, creams, and soaps as a functional fragrance component.
• Chemical Synthesis: Serves as a valuable intermediate in organic synthesis for producing more complex aroma chemicals and pharmaceutical compounds.
• Household Products: Utilized in detergents, fabric softeners, and cleaning agents to provide a fresh, clean scent.
• Aromatherapy & Wellness: Employed in diffuser blends and wellness products for its fresh and uplifting aromatic properties.

Basic Information

Product Name	Nonadienal
CAS No.	30551-17-8
Molecular Formula	C₉H₁₄O
Molecular Weight	138.21 g/mol
Synonyms	2,6-Nonadienal; (E,Z)-2,6-Nonadienal; Cucumber Aldehyde; trans-2,cis-6-Nonadienal; 2-trans-6-cis-Nonadienal; Violet Leaf Aldehyde; Floralozone (trade name component); 2,6-Nonadien-1-al
EINECS	250-214-1

Quality Control

Our Nonadienal is produced under strict quality management systems to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. Quality is verified through comprehensive analytical testing including GC, IR, and NMR. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, isomer ratio, and physical constants is provided with every shipment to support your quality assurance protocols.

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%
Isomer Ratio (trans-2,cis-6)	≥ 90%
Refractive Index (20°C)	1.460 - 1.470
Specific Gravity (20/20°C)	0.860 - 0.880
Solubility	Miscible with alcohol and oils; insoluble in water

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