trans-2-Hexenal
Agent Name
trans-2-Hexenal
CAS Number
6728-26-3
Formula
C6-H10-O
Major Category
Other Classes
Synonyms
2-Hexenal, (2E)-; 2-Hexenal, (E)-; trans-Hex-2-enal; 2-trans-Hexenal; beta-Propyl acrolein; trans-2-Hexenal (leaf aldehyde); trans-2-Hexenal (leaf aldehyde) (natural); [ChemIDplus] UN1988
Category
Aldehydes
Description
Clear light yellow liquid; [Sigma-Aldrich MSDS]
Sources/Uses
"Product of lipid peroxidation in the rat liver; a green odor chemical." [ChemIDplus] Permitted for use as an inert ingredient in non-food pesticide products; [EPA]
Comments
Safe when used as a flavoring agent in food; [JECFA] A skin and strong eye irritant; May cause skin sensitization; Harmful by ingestion; Toxic by skin absorption; [Sigma-Aldrich MSDS]
Restricted
Concentrations in cosmetic products in the EU can not exceed 0.002%, based on sensitization reactions observed at 0.2% but not at 0.02%; [EC: SCCNFP]
Biomedical References
Exposure Assessment
Vapor Pressure
6.6 mm Hg
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: