Description

Hex-2-Enal is a high-purity, unsaturated aldehyde with the CAS number 505-57-7, serving as a versatile intermediate and flavor/fragrance component. Its unique chemical structure provides a reactive site for synthesis and contributes a characteristic green, leafy aroma. This compound is essential for manufacturers in the flavor and fragrance, pharmaceutical, and fine chemical industries seeking to create complex organoleptic profiles or advanced molecular structures.

Application

• Flavor & Fragrance Industry: A key component in creating natural, green, and fruity flavor profiles for food, beverages, and perfumes.
• Organic Synthesis: Acts as a crucial building block for synthesizing more complex aldehydes, alcohols, and heterocyclic compounds.
• Pharmaceutical Intermediates: Used in the research and development of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and other bioactive molecules.
• Agrochemicals: Employed in the synthesis of certain pesticides and plant growth regulators.
• Research & Development: Serves as a standard or reagent in chemical research, particularly in studies of carbonyl chemistry and natural product synthesis.

Basic Information

Product Name	Hex-2-Enal
CAS No.	505-57-7
Molecular Formula	C6H10O
Molecular Weight	98.14 g/mol
Synonyms	trans-2-Hexenal; (E)-2-Hexenal; Leaf Aldehyde; 2-Hexenal; β-Propylacrolein; 3-Propylacrolein; Hex-2-enal; (E)-Hex-2-enal
EINECS	208-014-9

Quality Control

Our Hex-2-Enal is produced and tested under a strict quality management system to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. We provide comprehensive Certificates of Analysis (COA) for each lot, detailing key parameters such as assay, identity, and impurity profiles. Our quality commitment aligns with industry best practices for fine chemicals and flavor ingredients.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, well-ventilated area at 2-8°C (refrigerated) or as specified on the label. This product is easily oxidized and highly volatile; it is recommended to store under an inert atmosphere (e.g., nitrogen) and keep containers tightly sealed when not in use.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to reference spectrum
Assay (GC)	≥ 95.0%
Purity (GC Area %)	≥ 98.0%
Specific Gravity (20°C)	0.845 - 0.855
Refractive Index (20°C)	1.445 - 1.455

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