trans-2-Heptenal
Agent Name
trans-2-Heptenal
CAS Number
18829-55-5
Formula
C7-H12-O
Major Category
Other Classes
Synonyms
(E)-2-Hepten-1-al; 3-Butylacrolein; beta-Butylacrolein; (E)-Hept-2-enal; 2-Heptenal, (2E)-; 2-Heptenal, (E)-; [ChemIDplus] Hept-2(trans)-enal; 2-Heptenic aldehyde; [JECFA] UN1988
Category
Aldehydes
Description
Clear light yellow liquid; [Sigma-Aldrich MSDS]
Sources/Uses
Used as a flavoring agent; [JECFA]
Comments
Prohibited for use as a fragrance ingredient in the EC due to sensitization potential; Human maximization tests using a concentration of 4% in petrolatum produced sensitization reactions in 1/29 (1980) and 8/27 (1985) volunteers; [EC: SCCNFP] Safe when used as a flavoring agent in food; [JECFA] May cause irritation and skin sensitization; Harmful by ingestion; Toxic by skin absorption; [Sigma-Aldrich MSDS] See "trans-2-Hexenal."
Restricted
Banned for use as a fragrance ingredient in the EC; [EC: SCCNFP]
Biomedical References
Exposure Assessment
Explanatory Notes
The Guide in the Emergency Response Guidebook is for "Aldehydes, flammable, toxic, n.o.s."
Adverse Effects
Skin Sensitizer
Yes
Diseases, Processes, and Activities Linked to This Agent
Diseases
Occupational diseases associated with exposure to this agent: