2,4-Hexadienal

Agent Name
2,4-Hexadienal
CAS Number
142-83-6
Formula
C6-H8-O
Major Category
Other Classes
2,4-Hexadienal formula graphical representation
Synonyms
1,3-Pentadiene-1-carboxaldehyde; 2,4-Hexadienal, (E,E)-; 3-Propyleneacrolein; Sorbaldehyde; Sorbic aldehyde; trans,trans-2,4-Hexadienal; [ChemIDplus]
Category
Aldehydes
Description
Yellow liquid; [MSDSonline]
Sources/Uses
Used as a food additive and chemical intermediate; [HSDB]
Comments
Safe when used as a flavoring agent in food; [JECFA] Caused increased incidence of squamous cell carcinoma of the forestomach in rats in 2-year feeding studies; [HSDB] An irritant; May be absorbed through skin; [MSDSonline]
Reference Link #1
IARC 2012: 2,3-Hexadienal
Biomedical References
Search PubMed

Exposure Assessment

Vapor Pressure
4.81 mm Hg
Lethal Concentration
LCLo (rat) = 2,000 ppm/4h
Explanatory Notes
VP from ChemIDplus;

Adverse Effects

IARC Carcinogen
Possible (2b)

Diseases, Processes, and Activities Linked to This Agent

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