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A2331312

Caproaldehyde , standardforGC,≥99.0%(GC) , 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  n20/D 1.4035(lit.)
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
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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)

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