Hexanal

Hexanal^[1][2][3]

Names
IUPAC name Hexanal
Other names Hexanaldehyde Aldehyde C-6 Caproic aldehyde Capronaldehyde
Identifiers
CAS Number	66-25-1
ChEMBL	ChEMBL280331
ChemSpider	5949
Jmol interactive 3D	Image
PubChem	6184
UNII	9DC2K31JJQ
InChI InChI=1S/C6H12O/c1-2-3-4-5-6-7/h6H,2-5H2,1H3 Key: JARKCYVAAOWBJS-UHFFFAOYSA-N InChI=1/C6H12O/c1-2-3-4-5-6-7/h6H,2-5H2,1H3 Key: JARKCYVAAOWBJS-UHFFFAOYAA
SMILES O=CCCCCC
Properties
Chemical formula	C6H12O
Molar mass	100.15888
Appearance	Clear liquid
Density	0.815
Melting point	< −20 °C (−4 °F; 253 K)
Boiling point	130 to 131 °C (266 to 268 °F; 403 to 404 K)
Related compounds
Related aldehydes	Pentanal Heptanal
Except where otherwise noted, data are given for materials in their standard state (at 25 °C [77 °F], 100 kPa).
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Infobox references

Hexanal, or hexanaldehyde, is an alkyl aldehyde used in the flavor industry to produce fruity flavors.^[4] Its scent resembles freshly cut grass, like cis-3-hexenal.^[5]

Synthesis of Hexanal was published in 1907 by P. Bagard.^[6]

References

1. "MSDS for hexanal, from Physical & Theoretical Chemistry Laboratory". Oxford University.
2. Hexanal, SAFETY DATA SHEET, 2010-2015
3. CAS: Hexanal
4. Hexanal Product Data Sheet from Natural Advantage
5. Hexenal / Chemistry World, Royal Society of Chemistry, 27 November 2013
6. Molecule of the Week: Hexanal / American Chemical Society