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Description
Hexanal is used in the flavor industry to prepare fruity flavors. It is utilized as a flavoring agent in the food industry. It is also used in Witting and aldol reactions.
This Thermo Scientific Chemicals brand product was originally part of the Alfa Aesar product portfolio. Some documentation and label information may refer to the legacy brand. The original Alfa Aesar product / item code or SKU reference has not changed as a part of the brand transition to Thermo Scientific Chemicals.
Hexanal is used in the flavor industry to prepare fruity flavors. It is utilized as a flavoring agent in the food industry. It is also used in Witting and aldol reactions.
Solubility
Miscible with ethanol, ethyl ether, acetone, benzene and water.
Notes
Air sensitive. Incompatible with oxidizing agents, strong acids, strong bases and strong reducing agents. Store in a cool place.

Specifications
Specifications
Melting Point | -56°C |
Density | 0.834 |
Boiling Point | 130°C to 131°C |
Flash Point | 25°C (77°F) |
Assay Percent Range | 98% |
Refractive Index | 1.405 |
Quantity | 500 g |
UN Number | UN1207 |
Beilstein | 506198 |
Sensitivity | Air Sensitive |
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Certificates
Certificates
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Lot Number | Certificate Type | Date | Catalog Number |
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10246424 | Certificate of Analysis | 25/01/2024 | A16265.36 |
10232966 | Certificate of Analysis | 22/11/2023 | A16265.36,A16265.22 |
10241091 | Certificate of Analysis | 22/11/2023 | A16265.36,A16265.22 |
10220644 | Certificate of Analysis | 23/11/2021 | A16265.36,A16265.22 |
10120841 | Certificate of Analysis | 23/11/2021 | A16265.36,A16265.22 |
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