Description

6-Octenal is a versatile, medium-chain aliphatic aldehyde with a characteristic green, fatty, and slightly citrus-like odor. This compound serves as a valuable building block and fragrance ingredient, prized for its ability to impart fresh, natural nuances to complex aroma profiles. It is primarily utilized by manufacturers in the flavor and fragrance, fine chemical synthesis, and agrochemical industries seeking high-purity intermediates for their formulations.

Application

• Fragrance & Flavor Industry: A key component in the creation of fresh, green, and citrusy top notes for perfumes, personal care products, and food flavorings.
• Fine Chemical Synthesis: Acts as a crucial intermediate in organic synthesis, particularly in the production of more complex aldehydes, alcohols, and acetals.
• Agrochemical Intermediates: Used in the synthesis of certain pesticides and pheromones, leveraging its reactive aldehyde group.
• Research & Development: Serves as a standard or starting material in academic and industrial R&D for studying oxidation reactions and aroma chemistry.

Basic Information

Product Name	6-Octenal
CAS No.	63826-25-5
Molecular Formula	C8H14O
Molecular Weight	126.20 g/mol
Synonyms	Oct-6-enal; 6-Octen-1-al; (E)-6-Octenal; trans-6-Octenal; Hexylacrolein; 6-Octenal (mixture of isomers); Leaf aldehyde (common name)
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Quality Control

Our 6-Octenal is produced under strict quality management protocols. Every batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including GC and IR analysis, to ensure identity, purity, and consistency. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing all specifications is provided with each shipment to guarantee compliance with your technical requirements.

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 2-8°C to minimize oxidation and degradation. Keep away from heat, sparks, and open flames.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to reference spectrum
Assay (GC)	≥ 95.0%
Refractive Index (20°C)	1.425 - 1.435
Specific Gravity (20/20°C)	0.840 - 0.850

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