Category:
Other Specialized Reagents
CAS NO:
6728-26-3
Standard:
In-house Standards,
Trans-2-hexenal is a volatile unsaturated aldehyde (C6H10O, CAS 5057-40-9) produced via enzymatic oxidation of fatty acids. It serves as a key intermediate in fragrance synthesis and flavor chemistry.
Store under inert atmosphere at low temperatures to prevent polymerization. Use appropriate PPE due to skin irritation risks and flammability hazards.