Hexanal
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| IUPAC name | Hexanal |
| Other names | Hexanaldehdye Aldehyde C-6 Caproic aldehdye Capronaldehyde |
| Identifiers | |
| CAS number | [66-25-1] |
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| SMILES | CCCCCC=O |
| Properties | |
| Molecular formula | C6H12O |
| Molar mass | 100.15888 |
| Appearance | Clear liquid |
| Density | 0.814 |
| Melting point |
< -20 °C |
| Boiling point |
119-124 °C |
| Except where noted otherwise, data are given for materials in their standard state (at 25 °C, 100 kPa) Infobox disclaimer and references |
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Hexanal, or hexanaldehyde, is an alkyl aldehyde used in the flavor industry to produce fruity flavors.[2]
[edit] References
- ^ MSDS for hexanal, from Physical & Theoretical Chemistry Laboratory, Oxford University
- ^ Hexanal Product Data Sheet from Natural Advantage
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