Hexanal

Hexanal^[1]^[2]^[3]
Names
	Preferred IUPAC name Hexanal
	Other names Hexanaldehyde; Aldehyde C-6; Caproic aldehyde; Capronaldehyde
Identifiers
CAS Number	66-25-1 ;
3D model (JSmol)	Interactive image;
ChEBI	CHEBI:88528 ;
ChEMBL	ChEMBL280331 ;
ChemSpider	5949 ;
ECHA InfoCard	100.000.567
PubChem CID	6184;
UNII	9DC2K31JJQ ;
CompTox Dashboard (EPA)	DTXSID2021604 ;
	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	100.161 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)
Magnetic susceptibility (χ)	-69.40·10−6 cm3/mol
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). verify (what is ?) Infobox references

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]

The first synthesis of hexanal was published in 1907 by P. Bagard.^[8]

References

^ "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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[1] "MSDS for hexanal, from Physical & Theoretical Chemistry Laboratory". Oxford University. Archived from the original on 2005-04-13. Retrieved 2007-12-05.

[2] Hexanal Archived 2016-03-04 at the Wayback Machine, SAFETY DATA SHEET, 2010-2015

[3] "CAS: Hexanal". Archived from the original on 2015-12-01. Retrieved 2015-10-21.

[4] Hexanal Product Data Sheet Archived 2007-12-13 at the Wayback Machine from Natural Advantage

[5] Hexenal / Chemistry World, Royal Society of Chemistry, 27 November 2013

[6] Sharkey, Jackie (23 June 2016). "Fruit spray developed by Guelph prof extends shelf life by 50 per cent". CBC News. Retrieved 21 August 2017.

[7] 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.

[8] Molecule of the Week: Hexanal / American Chemical Society

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