Description

Hexanal CAS NO 66-25-1 is a six-carbon aliphatic aldehyde, also known as caproaldehyde, valued for its characteristic grassy, green odor. It serves as a crucial intermediate and aroma chemical in the synthesis of flavors, fragrances, and various organic compounds. This product is essential for manufacturers in the flavor & fragrance, agrochemical, and polymer industries seeking a reliable, high-purity building block.

Application

• Flavor & Fragrance Industry: A key component in creating fresh, green, and fruity top notes for perfumes, cosmetics, and food flavorings.
• Chemical Synthesis: An important intermediate for producing hexanoic acid, plasticizers, resins, and other specialty chemicals.
• Agrochemicals: Used in the synthesis of certain pesticides and plant growth regulators.
• Polymer Industry: Acts as a modifier or cross-linking agent in specific polymer formulations.
• Research & Development: Employed as a standard or reagent in organic synthesis and analytical chemistry laboratories.

Basic Information

Product Name	Hexanal
CAS No.	66-25-1
Molecular Formula	C6H12O
Molecular Weight	100.16 g/mol
Synonyms	Caproaldehyde; n-Hexanal; Aldehyde C6; Hexyl aldehyde; n-Caproic aldehyde; 1-Hexanal; n-Capronaldehyde; Hexanaldehyde
EINECS	200-624-5

Quality Control

Our Hexanal is produced under stringent quality management systems to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. Each lot undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including gas chromatography (GC) for assay and impurity profiling. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing all specifications is provided with every shipment to guarantee compliance with your requirements.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, well-ventilated area away from heat sources and incompatible materials. Due to its properties of being easily oxidized (store under inert atmosphere) and highly volatile, it is recommended to keep containers tightly sealed under an inert gas blanket and at temperatures between 15-25°C. Keep away from strong oxidizing agents, strong bases, and reducing agents.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Clear, colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to standard
Assay (GC)	≥ 98.0%
Refractive Index (20°C)	1.403 - 1.408
Specific Gravity (20/20°C)	0.813 - 0.818
Acidity (as Hexanoic Acid)	≤ 0.5%

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