Hexanal[1]
IUPAC name	Hexanal
Other names	Hexanaldehdye Aldehyde C-6 Caproic aldehdye Capronaldehyde
Identifiers
CAS number	[66-25-1]
PubChem	6184
SMILES	CCCCCC=O
Properties
Molecular formula	C6H12O
Molar mass	100.15888
Appearance	Clear liquid
Density	0.814
Melting point	< -20 °C
Boiling point	119-124 °C
Except where noted otherwise, data are given for materials in their standard state (at 25 °C, 100 kPa) Infobox references

Hexanal, or hexanaldehyde, is an alkyl aldehyde used in the flavor industry to produce fruity flavors.^[2]

References

1. ^ MSDS for hexanal, from Physical & Theoretical Chemistry Laboratory, Oxford University
2. ^ Hexanal Product Data Sheet from Natural Advantage

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