n-Hexylaldehyde

CAS Number: 66-25-1

Molecular Formula: C6H12O

About n-Hexylaldehyde

n-Hexylaldehyde (CAS 66-25-1) serves as a critical aliphatic intermediate in the United States flavor and fragrance sector, where its 98% purity (Aromachemicals industry) is essential for imparting authentic green-leaf and fruity profiles to high-end olfactory formulations. Caproaldehyde is increasingly leveraged by do...

n-Hexylaldehyde Specifications

CAS Number

66-25-1

Molecular Formula

C6H12O

Molecular Weight

100.16 g/mol

IUPAC Name

hexanal

Canonical SMILES

CCCCCC=O

InChI Key

JARKCYVAAOWBJS-UHFFFAOYSA-N

CAS Number

66-25-1

Molecular Formula

C6H12O

Molecular Weight

100.16 g/mol

IUPAC Name

hexanal

Canonical SMILES

CCCCCC=O

InChI Key

JARKCYVAAOWBJS-UHFFFAOYSA-N

Molecular Weight

100.16 g/mol

Flavor and Fragrance Intermediate

A versatile flavoring agent and odorant used in the food and beverage industries to provide fresh, green, and fruity aromas reminiscent of grass or apples, as well as in the formulation of cosmetics, perfumes, and personal care products

Organic Synthesis Building Block

A key aliphatic aldehyde utilized as a starting material or intermediate in Wittig and aldol reactions for the synthesis of complex molecules, including pharmaceuticals, dyes, and plasticizers

Agricultural Chemical

A functional compound used as a natural pesticide and plant growth enhancer, or as an intermediate in the production of agrochemicals to protect crops from pests and spoilage

Food Quality Marker

A critical analytical standard used in research and quality control to quantify lipid oxidation and monitor the freshness or shelf-life of food products such as olive oil and dairy.