2-Ethyl-2-Hexenal

CAS Number: 645-62-5

Molecular Formula: C8H14O

About 2-Ethyl-2-Hexenal

2-Ethyl-2-hexenal (CAS 645-62-5) serves as a critical unsaturated aldehyde intermediate in the United States flavor and fragrance sector, where its industry specific purity 98% (aromachemicals) is essential for synthesizing green, woody, and spicy olfactory profiles that meet rigorous IFRA standards. 2-Butyl-2-butenal ...

2-Ethyl-2-Hexenal Specifications

CAS Number

645-62-5

Molecular Formula

C8H14O

Molecular Weight

126.20 g/mol

IUPAC Name

(E)-2-ethylhex-2-enal

Canonical SMILES

CCCC=C(CC)C=O

InChI Key

PYLMCYQHBRSDND-UHFFFAOYSA-N

CAS Number

645-62-5

Molecular Formula

C8H14O

Molecular Weight

126.20 g/mol

IUPAC Name

(E)-2-ethylhex-2-enal

Canonical SMILES

CCCC=C(CC)C=O

InChI Key

PYLMCYQHBRSDND-UHFFFAOYSA-N

Molecular Weight

126.20 g/mol

Flavor and Fragrance Intermediate

A critical organic aldehyde primarily used in the flavor and fragrance industries to provide green, spicy, woody, or minty notes in perfumes and food flavoring agents

Chemical Synthesis Building Block

A versatile intermediate utilized in the production of 2-ethylhexanol, 2-ethylhexanoic acid, and various plasticizers, defoamers, and dispersants

Agrochemical and Industrial Intermediate

A functionalized compound employed in the manufacturing of insecticides and as an active component in warning and leak detectors

Antimicrobial and Antifungal Agent

A reactive organic substance used for the preservation of moist plant materials like grains and hay due to its strong antifungal and acaricidal activity.