cis-3-Hexenal

Independent reference data for cis-3-Hexenal (CAS 6789-80-6), compiled from public chemistry databases.

Registry identifiers across databases

Computed descriptors

Physicochemical values on record

Documented uses on record

Used as flavoring agent or adjuvant; [FDA] Also used in fragrances; [Bedoukian Research MSDS]Flavouring Agent -> FLAVOURING_AGENT -> JECFA Functional Classes

Synonyms and trade names

cis-3-Hexenal; 6789-80-6; (Z)-3-HEXENAL; 3-Hexenal, (3Z)-; 3-(Z)-Hexenal; FEMA No. 2561; 6V54TKA96C; CHEBI:23292; DTXSID30884335; FEMA NO. 3923, Z-; RefChem:502167; DTXCID30912021; 229-854-4; (Z)-Hex-3-enal; 3-Hexenal, (Z)-; 3-Hexenal, cis-

Regulatory listings held on file

Regulatory & Food Contact	EU Flavoring substances FDA Substance added to food: FLAVORING AGENT OR ADJUVANT Flavoring Agents FLAVOURING_AGENT: Flavouring Agent No safety concern at current levels of intake when used as a flavouring agent TRS 891-JECFA 51/68

GHS hazard classification

Reported hazard statements	H226 (97.6%), H302 (100%)

H226 (97.6%): Flammable liquid and vapor [Warning Flammable liquids]

H302 (100%): Harmful if swallowed [Warning Acute toxicity, oral]

What the public record says

cis-3-Hexenal is identified by CAS 6789-80-6, molecular formula C6H10O and molecular weight 98.07 g/mol. UNII 6V54TKA96C; ChEBI 23292; InChIKey GXANMBISFKBPEX-ARJAWSKDSA-N. Boiling Point: 20.00 °C. @ 0.20 mm Hg; Boiling Point: 20 °C (20 mm Hg); Density: 0.967-0.973.

Physical description and handling notes

Source: PubChem / Wikidata; the batch COA governs where values differ.