cis-4-Heptenal
Agent Name
cis-4-Heptenal
CAS Number
6728-31-0
Formula
C7-H12-O
Major Category
Other Classes
Synonyms
4-Heptenal, (Z)-; cis-4-Hepten-1-al; (Z)-Hept-4-enal; 4-Heptenal, (4Z)-; 4-Heptenal, cis-; [ChemIDplus] (Z)-Hept-4-en-1-al; [JECFA] UN1989
Category
Aldehydes
Description
Clear light yellow liquid; [Sigma-Aldrich MSDS]
Sources/Uses
Used as flavoring agent or adjuvant; [FDA]
Comments
Safe when used as a flavoring agent in food; [JECFA] May cause irritation; [Sigma-Aldrich 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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