Description

(E)-Hex-3-Enal is an unsaturated aliphatic aldehyde characterized by its distinct green, leafy odor profile. This compound matters as a key flavor and fragrance intermediate, prized for its ability to impart fresh, natural green notes to complex formulations. Industries that need it include flavor and fragrance manufacturing, where it is used to create or enhance aromas for perfumes, cosmetics, and food products, as well as organic synthesis for the production of more complex molecules.

Application

• Flavor & Fragrance Ingredient: Used as a building block for creating fresh, green, and leafy olfactory notes in fine perfumery and cosmetic fragrances.
• Food Flavoring Agent: Imparts natural green vegetable or unripe fruit nuances to processed foods, beverages, and savory flavor systems.
• Aroma Chemical Synthesis: Serves as a crucial intermediate in the organic synthesis of more complex aroma chemicals and specialty aldehydes.
• Research & Development: Utilized in analytical laboratories and R&D facilities as a reference standard and for studying structure-odor relationships.
• Specialty Chemical Manufacturing: Employed in the production of agrochemicals, pharmaceuticals, and other fine chemicals where its aldehyde functionality is required.

Basic Information

Product Name	(E)-Hex-3-Enal
CAS No.	69112-21-6
Molecular Formula	C₆H₁₀O
Molecular Weight	98.14 g/mol
Synonyms	(E)-3-Hexenal; trans-3-Hexenal; Leaf Aldehyde; 3-Hexenal; Hex-3-enal; (E)-Hex-3-en-1-al; β,γ-Hexenal; FEMA 3923
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Quality Control

Our (E)-Hex-3-Enal is produced and tested under strict quality management systems to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. Quality is verified through multiple analytical techniques including Gas Chromatography (GC) and Infrared Spectroscopy (IR). Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing identity, purity, and impurity profiles are available upon request for every shipment.

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 recommended room temperature (15-25°C). This product is easily oxidized and light-sensitive; prolonged exposure to air, heat, or light should be avoided to maintain stability and purity.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to reference spectrum
Assay (GC)	≥ 95.0%
Odor	Characteristic strong green, leafy
Specific Gravity (20°C)	0.845 - 0.855
Refractive Index (20°C)	1.435 - 1.445

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