Welcome to Bedoukian Research: supplier of high quality specialty aroma and flavor ingredients also providing custom manufacturing services to the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries.

Product Information


BRI Product Number: 360
BRI Product Name: 2,4-HEXADIEN-1-AL
CAS Number: 142-83-6
FEMA Number: 3429
Council Of Europe Number: 640
Molecular Weight: 96.13
Molecular Formula: C6H8O   Structure
Synonyms: (* Alt. CAS #) CAS: 80466-34-8; 2,4-Hexadienal
2,4-HEXADIEN-1-AL
Contains 2,4-Hexadienal, (2E,4E)-
e,e-2,4-Hexadienal
Sorbaldehyde
Sorbic aldehyde
trans,trans-2,4-Hexadien-1-al
CAS Name: Contains 2,4-Hexadienal, (2E,4E)-

APPLICATION INFORMATION
Odor Description: Fatty, sweet, green aldehydic odor with a spicy finish.
IFRA Status: This material should NOT be used as a fragrance ingredient due to the absence of data necessary to perform an adequate safety evaluation per IFRA Safety Standards in Annex 1 of the Code of Practice.
Flavor Use: Can be used sparingly in pear, cherry, apple, orange, pineapple and tropical flavors.

SPECIFICATIONSChromatograph
Minimum Purity: 95.0% (sum of isomers)
    main isomer: 80.0% min.(e,e)
    secondary isomer: 10.0% - 16.0%(e,z)
Appearance: yellow liquid
Acid Value: 5.0 mg KOH/g(max)
Refractive Index: 1.538 : 1.545 at 20 deg C
Specific Gravity: 0.888 : 0.898 at 25 deg C

TECHNICAL INFORMATION MSDS
Flash Point: 130 deg F (CC)
Boiling Point (approx): 69C @ 20 mmHg
Solubility: Insoluble in water; soluble in alcohol.
Kosher: YES   Certificate
Halal: YES   Certificate
Regulatory Status: TSCA AICS CHINA DSL EINECS(205-564-3) PICCS PROP_65
RIFM Monograph: YES
Natural: NO
Nature Identical: YES
Export Tariff Code: 2912.19.9000
Shipped as Dangerous Good: YES

PACKAGING AND STORAGE
Recommended Packaging: Glass or Aluminum
Shelf Life: 24 months from manufacture date
Recommended Storage: Store tightly sealed under inert gas in a cool, well-ventilated area.
Additives: synthetic alpha tocopherol @ 0.50%

Last Revised: 06/08/2009