Hexanal, also called hexanaldehyde or caproaldehyde 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] It is potentially useful as a natural extract that prevents fruit spoilage.[6] It occurs naturally, and contributes to a hay-like "off-note" flavor in green peas.[7]
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Hexanal | |
| Other names
Hexanaldehyde
Aldehyde C-6 Caproic aldehyde Capronaldehyde | |
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| ECHA InfoCard | 100.000.567 |
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CompTox Dashboard (EPA)
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| Properties | |
| C6H12O | |
| Molar mass | 100.161 g·mol−1 |
| 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) |
| -69.40·10−6 cm3/mol | |
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Related aldehydes
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Pentanal |
Except where otherwise noted, data are given for materials in their standard state (at 25 °C [77 °F], 100 kPa).
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The first synthesis of hexanal was published in 1907 by P. Bagard.[8]
References
edit- ^ "MSDS for hexanal, from Physical & Theoretical Chemistry Laboratory". Oxford University. Archived from the original on 2005-04-13. Retrieved 2007-12-05.
- ^ Hexanal Archived 2016-03-04 at the Wayback Machine, SAFETY DATA SHEET, 2010-2015
- ^ "CAS: Hexanal". Archived from the original on 2015-12-01. Retrieved 2015-10-21.
- ^ Hexanal Product Data Sheet Archived 2007-12-13 at the Wayback Machine from Natural Advantage
- ^ Hexenal / Chemistry World, Royal Society of Chemistry, 27 November 2013
- ^ Sharkey, Jackie (23 June 2016). "Fruit spray developed by Guelph prof extends shelf life by 50 per cent". CBC News. Retrieved 21 August 2017.
- ^ Roland, Wibke S. U.; Pouvreau, Laurice; Curran, Julianne; van de Velde, Fred; de Kok, Peter M. T. (5 October 2016). "Flavor Aspects of Pulse Ingredients". Cereal Chemistry. 94 (1): 58–65. doi:10.1094/CCHEM-06-16-0161-FI.
- ^ Molecule of the Week: Hexanal / American Chemical Society
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