cis-4-Hexenal

Description

cis-4-Hexenal is identified by CAS 4634-89-3, molecular formula C6H10O and molecular weight 98.07 g/mol. UNII Z3S58SB58N; InChIKey DPCMFIRORYQTCL-IHWYPQMZSA-N. Boiling Point: 125.00 to 129.00 °C. @ 760.00 mm Hg; Boiling Point: 73.5-75 °C (100 mm Hg); Density: 0.958-0.971.

Identification

CAS Registry Number	4634-89-3
PubChem CID	11094547
Molecular formula	C6H10O
Molecular weight	98.07 g/mol
IUPAC name	(Z)-hex-4-enal
InChIKey	DPCMFIRORYQTCL-IHWYPQMZSA-N
UNII (FDA)	Z3S58SB58N
FEMA number	3496
JECFA number	319

Computed Descriptors

Molecular Weight	98.14
XLogP3	1
Hydrogen Bond Donor Count	0
Hydrogen Bond Acceptor Count	1
Rotatable Bond Count	3
Exact Mass	98.073164938
Monoisotopic Mass	98.073164938
Topological Polar Surface Area	17.1
Heavy Atom Count	7
Formal Charge	0

Physical & Chemical Properties

Boiling Point	125.00 to 129.00 °C. @ 760.00 mm Hg
Boiling Point	73.5-75 °C (100 mm Hg)
Density	0.958-0.971
Refractive Index	1.428-1.432

Physical description & handling notes

• colourless liquid
• slightly soluble in water; soluble in ethanol, phthalates, ethers and most fixed oils
• (in ethanol)

Regulatory Status

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

GHS Hazard Classification

Reported hazard statements	H226 (100%)

Documented Uses

• Flavouring Agent -> FLAVOURING_AGENT -> JECFA Functional Classes
• Flavoring Agents -> JECFA Flavorings Index

Synonyms

4-Hexenal, (4Z)-; (Z)-Hex-4-enal; 4634-89-3; cis-4-Hexenal; 4-Hexenal, (Z)-; 4-Hexenal, cis-; FEMA No. 3496; Z3S58SB58N; (Z)-4-hexen-1-al; EINECS 225-058-6; (4Z)-4-Hexenal; CIS-4-HEXENAL [FHFI]; DTXSID70884096; FEMA NO. 4046, Z-; RefChem:523599; DTXCID201023566

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the CAS number and molecular formula of cis-4-Hexenal?

CAS 4634-89-3; molecular formula C6H10O; molecular weight 98.07 g/mol.

What other names is cis-4-Hexenal known by?

4-Hexenal, (4Z)-, (Z)-Hex-4-enal, 4634-89-3, cis-4-Hexenal, 4-Hexenal, (Z)-, 4-Hexenal, cis-.

What is the regulatory status of cis-4-Hexenal?

Documented regulatory listings: EU Flavoring substances; FDA Substance added to food: FLAVORING AGENT OR ADJUVANT; Flavoring Agents.

Is cis-4-Hexenal classified as hazardous?

Hazard statements reported: H226.

What are the key physical properties of cis-4-Hexenal?

Boiling Point: 125.00 to 129.00 °C. @ 760.00 mm Hg; Boiling Point: 73.5-75 °C (100 mm Hg); Density: 0.958-0.971; Refractive Index: 1.428-1.432.

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