A2331212
Caproaldehyde , 97% , 66-25-1
Synonym(s):
Aldehyde C6;Caproaldehyde;Hexaldehyde, Caproaldehyde, Hexylaldehyde;Hexanal (stabilised);Hexyl aldehyde
CAS NO.：66-25-1
Empirical Formula: C6H12O
Molecular Weight: 100.16
MDL number: MFCD00007027
EINECS: 200-624-5
Update time: 2022-07-08
PRODUCT Properties
| Melting point: | -56 °C |
| Boiling point: | 130-131 °C(lit.) |
| Density | 0.816 g/mL at 20 °C |
| vapor density | >1 (vs air) |
| vapor pressure | 10 mm Hg ( 20 °C) |
| refractive index | n |
| FEMA | 2557 | HEXANAL |
| Flash point: | 90 °F |
| storage temp. | 2-8°C |
| solubility | 6g/l |
| form | Liquid |
| color | Clear colorless to slightly yellow |
| PH | 4-5 (4.8g/l, H2O, 20℃) |
| Odor | Pungent. |
| Odor Threshold | 0.00028ppm |
| Odor Type | green |
| Water Solubility | 4.8 g/L (20 ºC) |
| Sensitive | Air Sensitive |
| JECFA Number | 92 |
| Merck | 14,1760 |
| BRN | 506198 |
| Stability: | Stable. Flammable. Incompatible with oxidizing agents, strong bases, strong reducing agents. |
| LogP | 1.97 |
| CAS DataBase Reference | 66-25-1(CAS DataBase Reference) |
| NIST Chemistry Reference | Hexanal(66-25-1) |
| EPA Substance Registry System | Hexaldehyde (66-25-1) |
Description and Uses
Hexanal has a fatty, green, grassy, powerful, penetrating characteristic fruity odor and taste (on dilution). It is prepared from the calcium salt of caproic acid and formic acid.
Hexanal is used in the flavor industry to prepare fruity flavors. It is utilized as a flavoring agent in the food industry. It is also used in Witting and aldol reactions.
Safety
| Symbol(GHS) |   GHS02,GHS07 |
| Signal word | Warning |
| Hazard statements | H226-H315-H319 |
| Precautionary statements | P210-P233-P240-P241-P303+P361+P353-P305+P351+P338 |
| Hazard Codes | Xi |
| Risk Statements | 10-36-36/37/38 |
| Safety Statements | 37/39-26-16-9 |
| RIDADR | UN 1207 3/PG 3 |
| WGK Germany | 1 |
| RTECS | MN7175000 |
| F | 13 |
| Autoignition Temperature | 220 °C |
| Hazard Note | Irritant |
| TSCA | Yes |
| HS Code | 2912 19 00 |
| HazardClass | 3 |
| PackingGroup | III |
| Hazardous Substances Data | 66-25-1(Hazardous Substances Data) |
| Toxicity | LD50 orally in rats: 4.89 g/kg (Smyth) |
