General description
Hexanal is present in lactoperoxidase-bleached WPC80 (whey protein concentrate with 80% protein).
Application
Hexanal has been used in the quantification of carbonyls that contribute to the complex flavor of olive oil. It can also be used for Wittig and aldol reactions.
Molecular Weight: 100.16. Empirical Formula: C
6H
12O. linearFormula: CH
3(CH
2)
4CHO. vapor density: >. 1 (vs air). Quality Level: 100. vapor pressure: 10 mmHg ( 20 °C). Assay: 98%. refractive index:
n20/D 1.4035 (lit.). bp: 130-131 . °C (lit.). density: 0.815 . g/mL . at 25 . °C (lit.), 0.834 . g/mL . at 25 . °C. storage temp.: 2-8°C. SMILES string: CCCCCC: O. InChI: 1S/C6H12O/c1-2-3-4-5-6-7/h6H,2-5H2,1H3. InChI key: JARKCYVAAOWBJS-UHFFFAOYSA-N. Pictograms: GHS02,GHS07. Signal Word: Warning. Hazard Statements: H226 - H315 - H319. Precautionary Statements: P210 - P233 - P240 - P241 - P303 + P361 + P353 - P305 + P351 + P338. Hazard Classifications: Eye Irrit. 2 - Flam. Liq. 3 - Skin Irrit. 2. Storage Class Code: 3 - Flammable liquids. WGK: WGK 1. Flash Point(F): 77.0 °F - closed cup. Flash Point(C): 25 °C - closed cup. Personal Protective Equipment: Eyeshields, Faceshields, Gloves, type ABEK (EN14387) respirator filter.