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W321508

Sigma-Aldrich

trans-2-Octenal

≥95%, stabilized, FG

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About This Item

Linear Formula:
CH3(CH2)4CH=CHCHO
CAS Number:
Molecular Weight:
126.20
FEMA Number:
3215
EC Number:
Council of Europe no.:
663
MDL number:
UNSPSC Code:
12164502
PubChem Substance ID:
Flavis number:
5.190
NACRES:
NA.21

biological source

synthetic

Quality Level

grade

FG
Fragrance grade
Halal
Kosher

Agency

follows IFRA guidelines

reg. compliance

EU Regulation 1223/2009
EU Regulation 1334/2008 & 178/2002

vapor density

>1 (vs air)

Assay

≥95%

contains

α-tocopherol as stabilizer (synthetic)

refractive index

n20/D 1.45 (lit.)

bp

84-86 °C/19 mmHg (lit.)

density

0.846 g/mL at 25 °C (lit.)

application(s)

flavors and fragrances

Documentation

see Safety & Documentation for available documents

food allergen

no known allergens

fragrance allergen

no known allergens

Organoleptic

fatty; green; herbaceous

SMILES string

[H]C(=O)C(\[H])=C(/[H])CCCCC

InChI

1S/C8H14O/c1-2-3-4-5-6-7-8-9/h6-8H,2-5H2,1H3/b7-6+

InChI key

LVBXEMGDVWVTGY-VOTSOKGWSA-N

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Application

trans-2-octenal is a volatile organic compound that has a nutty and fatty odor. It can be used as a flavoring agent in the food and cosmetic industries.

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Hazard Statements

Hazard Classifications

Eye Irrit. 2 - Skin Irrit. 2 - STOT SE 3

Target Organs

Respiratory system

Storage Class Code

10 - Combustible liquids

WGK

WGK 3

Flash Point(F)

150.8 °F - closed cup

Flash Point(C)

66 °C - closed cup

Personal Protective Equipment

dust mask type N95 (US), Eyeshields, Gloves

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