2-Hexenal

Agent Name
2-Hexenal
CAS Number
505-57-7
Formula
C6-H10-O
Major Category
Other Classes
2-Hexenal formula graphical representation
Synonyms
Hex-2-en-1-al; Hex-2-enal; Hexylenic aldehyde; Leaf aldehyde; alpha,beta-Hexylenaldehyde; beta-Propylacrolein; [ChemIDplus]
Category
Aldehydes
Sources/Uses
Used as flavoring agent or adjuvant; [FDA]
Comments
Safe when used as a flavoring agent in food; [JECFA] See "2-Pentenal" and "2,4-Hexadienal."
Biomedical References
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Exposure Assessment

Vapor Pressure
6.6 mm Hg
Explanatory Notes
VP from ChemIDplus;

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