What is Trans-2-Hexenal CAS 6728-26-3?
Trans-2-Hexenal CAS 6728-26-3 is a medium-chain unsaturated aldehyde recognized for its fresh green, leafy and fruity aroma, frequently used as a reference compound and intermediate in flavor, fragrance and analytical research involving volatile organic compounds.
Specification
| Item |
Value |
| Appearance |
Clear colorless to light yellow liquid |
| Melting Point |
-78°C (estimate) |
| Boiling Point |
47 °C 17 mm Hg(lit.) |
| Density |
0.846 g/mL at 25 °C(lit.) |
| Storage Condition |
Store in a cool, dry place, protected from light and air |
Feature
- Fresh Green Aroma– Exhibits a strong fresh green, leafy and fruity odor profile, making it valuable for sensory evaluation and flavor/fragrance formulation.
- Flavor & Fragrance Relevance– Widely used as a key aroma descriptor in fruit and plant-related flavor systems and fragrances.
- Analytical Reference Standard– Employed as a reference compound in chromatographic and spectrometric analyses of volatile aldehydes.
Application
- Flavor & Fragrance Development– Used in the creation and optimization of green, fruity and plant-like aroma profiles in flavor and fragrance formulations.
- Analytical & Sensory Studies– Applied as a standard for volatile compound identification and quantitation in analytical labs (GC/MS, sensory panels).
- Food Aroma Research– Utilized to study and characterize green odor notes in foods, beverages and natural product extracts.
Packaging
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