Introduction
Description: Hexanal has the scent of freshly cut grass, which suggests it could be involved in a signaling cascade to prime plant defenses against herbivores. It is also known to be a component in fatty acid synthesis.
Physical Form |
Liquid |
Storage Temp. |
2 to 6 °C |
CAS NUMBER |
66-25-1 |
Formula Weight |
100.18 |
Formula |
C6H12O |
Synonyms |
Aldehyde C6, Caproaldehyde, Hexyl aldehyde |
Hazardous Type |
Flammable |
Storage Temp. |
-20 °C |
Tariff Code |
2912.19.2000 |
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