Description

trans-2-Hexen-1-Al Diethyl Acetal is a high-purity flavor and fragrance intermediate, specifically an acetal derivative of trans-2-hexenal. This compound is valued for its ability to impart and stabilize fresh, green, leafy, and fruity notes in complex formulations. It is primarily utilized by manufacturers in the flavor and fragrance, food and beverage, and personal care industries seeking to create sophisticated and stable aroma profiles.

Application

• Flavor & Fragrance Formulation: A key building block for creating and enhancing green, fruity, and vegetable-like top notes in perfumes, colognes, and fine fragrances.
• Food & Beverage Flavors: Used to replicate or boost the fresh, natural taste of fruits (e.g., apple, melon) and vegetables in processed foods, beverages, and confectionery.
• Personal Care Products: Incorporated into soaps, shampoos, lotions, and detergents to provide a fresh, clean, and natural scent character.
• Aroma Chemical Synthesis: Serves as a protected aldehyde synthon in organic synthesis for producing more complex fragrance molecules.
• Household & Industrial Products: Applied in air fresheners, cleaning agents, and other products requiring a fresh, green olfactory signature.

Basic Information

Product Name	trans-2-Hexen-1-Al Diethyl Acetal
CAS No.	54306-00-2
Molecular Formula	C10H20O2
Molecular Weight	172.26 g/mol
Synonyms	(E)-2-Hexenal Diethyl Acetal; trans-2-Hexenal Diethyl Acetal; 1,1-Diethoxy-trans-2-hexene; (E)-1,1-Diethoxy-2-hexene; 2-Hexenal Diethyl Acetal; Leaf Acetal; Hexenal Diethyl Acetal; Green Note Acetal
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Quality Control

Our trans-2-Hexen-1-Al Diethyl Acetal is produced under strict quality management systems to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity suitable for flavor and fragrance applications. Each lot is accompanied by a comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing specifications for identity, purity, and olfactory profile. We adhere to relevant industry standards including FEMA and IFRA guidelines where applicable.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area at room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from heat, sparks, and open flame. This material is light-sensitive (store away from light).

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Clear, colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to reference spectrum
Assay (GC)	≥ 98.0%
Odor	Characteristic green, leafy, fruity
Refractive Index (20°C)	1.415 - 1.425
Specific Gravity (20/20°C)	0.850 - 0.870

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