Hexanal

Hexanal^[1]
Names
	IUPAC name Hexanal
	Other names Hexanaldehdye; Aldehyde C-6; Caproic aldehdye; Capronaldehyde
Identifiers
CAS Number	66-25-1 ;
3D model (JSmol)	Interactive image;
ChEMBL	ChEMBL280331 ;
ChemSpider	5949 ;
ECHA InfoCard	100.000.567
PubChem CID	6184;
UNII	9DC2K31JJQ ;
CompTox Dashboard (EPA)	DTXSID2021604 ;
	InChI InChI=1S/C6H12O/c1-2-3-4-5-6-7/h6H,2-5H2,1H3 Key: JARKCYVAAOWBJS-UHFFFAOYSA-N ; InChI=1/C6H12O/c1-2-3-4-5-6-7/h6H,2-5H2,1H3 Key: JARKCYVAAOWBJS-UHFFFAOYAA;
	SMILES O=CCCCCC;
Properties
Chemical formula	C6H12O
Molar mass	100.15888
Appearance	Clear liquid
Density	0.814
Melting point	< -20 °C
Boiling point	119–124 °C
Related compounds
	Except where otherwise noted, data are given for materials in their standard state (at 25 °C [77 °F], 100 kPa). verify (what is ?) Infobox references

Hexanal, or hexanaldehyde, is an alkyl aldehyde used in the flavor industry to produce fruity flavors.^[2] Its scent resembles freshly cut grass.

References

^ MSDS for hexanal, from Physical & Theoretical Chemistry Laboratory, Oxford University
^ Hexanal Product Data Sheet from Natural Advantage

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[1] MSDS for hexanal, from Physical & Theoretical Chemistry Laboratory, Oxford University

[2] Hexanal Product Data Sheet from Natural Advantage

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