trans-2-Hexenal

CAS: 6728-26-3

Ref. 3D-FH11966

Product Information

• Name: trans-2-Hexenal
• Synonyms: (2E)-2-Hexenal, (2E)-Hexenal, (E)-2-Hexen-1-al, (E)-2-Hexenal, (E)-Hex-2-enal, 2-Hexenal, (2E)-, 2-Hexenal, (E)-, 2-trans-Hexenal, Ai3-35157, Brn 1699684, Ccris 4565, FEMA No. 2560, Green leaf aldehyde, Hex-2-Enal, (E)-, Leaf aldehyde, Trans-2-Hexanal, Trans-5-Hexenal, beta-Propyl acrolein, trans-2-Hexen-1-al, trans-2-Hexenal (leaf aldehyde), trans-Hex-2-enal
• CAS: 6728-26-3

Description

Trans-2-hexenal is a natural compound that has been used as a model system for studying the toxicity of sodium salts. It is also used in studies on the enzyme activities of leaves and its carcinogenic potential. Trans-2-hexenal exhibits genotoxic effects, which may be due to its reaction with DNA or by inhibiting the polymerase chain reaction. In addition, this compound can inhibit enzymes involved in the synthesis of fatty acids, leading to cell death. Trans-2-hexenal is also found in plants and fruits such as apples, bananas, and pineapples.

• Brand: Biosynth

Chemical properties

• Molecular weight: 98.14 g/mol
• Formula: C₆H₁₀O
• Purity: Min. 97 Area-%
• Color/Form: Clear Liquid
• InChI: InChI=1S/C6H10O/c1-2-3-4-5-6-7/h4-6H,2-3H2,1H3/b5-4+
• InChI key: InChIKey=MBDOYVRWFFCFHM-SNAWJCMRSA-N
• SMILES: CCC/C=C/C=O