Description

2,4-Octadienal is an unsaturated aliphatic aldehyde of significant interest in flavor and fragrance chemistry. This compound matters for its potent, characteristic odor profile, which is crucial for creating authentic natural aromas in various formulations. It is primarily needed by manufacturers in the flavor and fragrance, food, and cosmetic industries seeking to replicate or enhance specific sensory notes.

Application

• Flavor & Fragrance Industry: A key aroma component used as a flavoring agent and fragrance intermediate to impart fatty, green, and citrus-like notes.
• Food Additives: Employed in the creation of natural and artificial flavors for processed foods, beverages, and confectionery.
• Cosmetics & Personal Care: Used as a fragrance ingredient in perfumes, lotions, soaps, and other scented products.
• Chemical Synthesis: Serves as a valuable building block or intermediate in organic synthesis for more complex molecules.
• Research & Development: Utilized in analytical chemistry as a reference standard and in academic or industrial R&D for studying flavor chemistry and reaction pathways.

Basic Information

Product Name	2,4-Octadienal
CAS No.	5577-44-6
Molecular Formula	C8H12O
Molecular Weight	124.18 g/mol
Synonyms	trans,trans-2,4-Octadienal; (2E,4E)-2,4-Octadienal; 2,4-Octadien-1-al; 2,4-Octadienal (mixed isomers); Leaf Aldehyde (component); (E,E)-2,4-Octadienal
EINECS	226-940-9

Quality Control

Our 2,4-Octadienal is produced and tested under strict quality management systems to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. We provide comprehensive Certificates of Analysis (COA) with each shipment, detailing key parameters such as assay, identity, and impurity profiles. Our quality commitment aligns with standards relevant to the flavor, fragrance, and food additive industries.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area at room temperature (15-25°C). This material is easily oxidized; for long-term storage, consider keeping under an inert atmosphere such as nitrogen.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Clear, colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms
Assay (GC)	≥ 95.0%
Specific Gravity (20°C)	0.850 - 0.880
Refractive Index (20°C)	1.480 - 1.500

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