Hexanal is present in lactoperoxidase-bleached WPC80 (whey protein concentrate with 80% protein).
Synonyms: Aldehyde C6; Caproaldehyde; Hexyl aldehyde
Molecular Formula: C6H12O
Molecular Weight: 100.16
Linear Structural Formula: CH3(CH2)4CHO
MDL Number: MFCD00007027
Purity: 98%
Density: 0.815 g/mL at 25 C (lit.); 0.834 g/mL at 25 C
Refractive Index: n20/D 1.4035 (lit.)
Storage: 2-8C
Application: Hexanal has been used in the quantification of carbonyls that contribute to the complex flavor of olive oil. It can also be used for Wittig and aldol reactions.
Beilstein Registry Number: 506198
EC No.: 200-624-5
Boiling Point: 130-131°C(lit.)
Refractive Index: n20/D 1.4035(lit.)
Empirical Formula (Hill Notation): C5H15NSi