Technical Data Sheet

BRI Product Number:

350

BRI Product Name:

trans-2-HEXENAL (LEAF ALDEHYDE) FCC

CAS Number:

6728-26-3

FEMA Number:

2560

EU FLAVIS Number:

05.073; 05.189

China GB Number:

S0131

Molecular Weight:

98.15

Molecular Formula:

C6H10O

Synonyms:

(* Alt. CAS #) CAS: 505-57-7; 2-Hexenal
2-Hexen-1-al
2-Hexenal
2-Hexenal, (2E)-
e-2-Hexenal
trans-2-HEXENAL (LEAF ALDEHYDE) FCC

CAS Name:

2-Hexenal, (2E)-

APPLICATION INFORMATION

Odor Description:

A green, citrus, spicy odor.

Fragrance Use:

Imparts fresh, green, and natural topnote in fruity floral types.

Recommended Fragrance Use Level:

Traces - 0.5%

Tenacity on Blotter:

> 2 hours

Taste Description:

Sweet, green apple.

Flavor Use:

Excellent for apple, berry, and other fruit flavors. Also enhances citrus flavors, especially orange juice.

Recommended Flavor Use Level:

0.1 - 10 PPM

IFRA Status:

trans-2-Hexenal has an IFRA standard associated with it. There are restriction limits for trans-2-Hexenal in finished products. Visit www.ifraorg.org for the full text of the guideline, or contact Bedoukian Research for more information.

SPECIFICATIONS

Minimum Purity:

98.0%

Appearance:

pale yellow liquid

Acid Value:

7.5 mg KOH/g(max)

Refractive Index:

1.445 : 1.449 at 20 deg C

Specific Gravity:

0.841 : 0.848 at 25 deg C

Additives:

synthetic alpha tocopherol @ 0.50%

TECHNICAL INFORMATION

Flash Point:

103 deg F (CC)

Boiling Point (approx):

146.50 C (EPI 4.0)

Solubility:

Insoluble in water; soluble in alcohol.

Log P:

1.58

Kosher:

YES

Halal:

YES

Regulatory Status:

TSCA AICS CHINA DSL ECL EINECS(229-778-1) ENCS PICCS SWISS

RIFM Monograph:

YES

Natural:

Nature Identical:

YES

Export Tariff Code:

2912.19.9000

Shipped as Dangerous Good:

YES

PACKAGING AND STORAGE

Recommended Packaging:

Glass,Aluminum or Phenolic Lined Steel.

Shelf Life:

24 months from manufacture date(when stored as recommended)

Recommended Storage:

Store tightly sealed under inert gas in a cool, well-ventilated area.

Note:

Not for use in Tobacco or Nicotine delivery device applications and/or products

Last Revised:

08/08/2022