hexanal
Also known as hexyl aldehyde, caproaldehyde, capronaldehyde, hexylaldehyde, hexanaldehyde, caproic aldehyde, hexaldehyde, n-hexylaldehyde
Hexanal, also called hexanaldehyde or caproaldehyde is an alkyl aldehyde used in the flavor industry to produce fruity flavors. Its scent resembles freshly cut grass, like cis-3-hexenal. It is potentially useful as a natural extract that prevents fruit spoilage. It occurs naturally, and contributes to a hay-like "off-note" flavor in green peas.
Chemical data
- Formula
- C6H12O
- Molecular weight
- 100.16 g/mol
- IUPAC name
- hexanal
- SMILES
- CCCCCC=O
- InChIKey
- JARKCYVAAOWBJS-UHFFFAOYSA-N
- XLogP
- 1.8
- Polar surface area
- 17.1 Ų
- H-bond donors
- 0
- H-bond acceptors
- 1
- Formal charge
- 0
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Hexanal, also called hexanaldehyde or caproaldehyde is an alkyl aldehyde used in the flavor industry to produce fruity flavors. Its scent resembles freshly cut grass, like cis-3-hexenal. It is potentially useful as a natural extract that prevents fruit spoilage. It occurs naturally, and contributes to a hay-like "off-note" flavor in green peas.
The first synthesis of hexanal was published in 1907 by P. Bagard.