cis-3-Hexenal
Agent Name
cis-3-Hexenal
CAS Number
6789-80-6
Formula
C6-H10-O
Major Category
Other Classes
Synonyms
3-(Z)-Hexenal; cis-beta,gamma-Hexylenic aldehyde; (Z)-Hex-3-enal; 3-Hexenal, (3Z)-; 3-Hexenal, (Z)-; 3-Hexenal, cis-; [ChemIDplus] cis-3-Hexen-1-al; [Bedoukian Research MSDS] UN1989
Category
Aldehydes
Description
Colorless liquid with a powerful grassy, apple-like odor; [Bedoukian Research MSDS]
Sources/Uses
Used as flavoring agent or adjuvant; [FDA] Also used in fragrances; [Bedoukian Research MSDS]
Comments
Safe when used as a flavoring agent in food; [JECFA] May cause irritation; [Bedoukian Research MSDS]
Biomedical References
Exposure Assessment
Explanatory Notes
The Guide in the Emergency Response Guidebook is for "Aldehydes, n.o.s."
Diseases, Processes, and Activities Linked to This Agent
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