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Sigma-Aldrich

5-Methyl-2-phenyl-2-hexenal, mixture of isomers

natural, ≥96%, FG

Synonym(s):

2-Phenyl-5-methylhex-2-enal, Cocal, cocoa hexenal

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About This Item

Linear Formula:
(CH3)2CHCH2CH=C(C6H5)CHO
CAS Number:
Molecular Weight:
188.27
FEMA Number:
3199
EC Number:
Council of Europe no.:
10365
UNSPSC Code:
12164502
PubChem Substance ID:
Flavis number:
5.099
NACRES:
NA.21

grade

FG
Fragrance grade
Halal
Kosher
natural

Quality Level

Agency

follows IFRA guidelines
meets purity specifications of JECFA

reg. compliance

EU Regulation 1223/2009
EU Regulation 1334/2008 & 178/2002
FDA 21 CFR 117

Assay

≥96%

density

0.973 g/mL at 25 °C

application(s)

flavors and fragrances

Documentation

see Safety & Documentation for available documents

food allergen

no known allergens

fragrance allergen

no known allergens

Organoleptic

bitter; chocolate; cocoa

InChI

1S/C13H16O/c1-11(2)8-9-13(10-14)12-6-4-3-5-7-12/h3-7,9-11H,8H2,1-2H3/b13-9-

InChI key

YURDCJXYOLERLO-LCYFTJDESA-N

Application

  • A 90-day subchronic toxicity study of 5-methyl-2-phenyl-2-hexenal in F344 rats.: This study investigates the subchronic toxicity of 5-methyl-2-phenyl-2-hexenal, an aromatic aldehyde, in laboratory rats. The research assesses various biomarkers of organ toxicity, blood chemistry, and histopathological changes after repeated administration, emphasizing its safety profile and potential risks in biological systems (Nakamura et al., 2021).

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Signal Word

Warning

Hazard Statements

Hazard Classifications

Eye Irrit. 2 - Skin Irrit. 2 - Skin Sens. 1

Storage Class Code

10 - Combustible liquids

WGK

WGK 2

Flash Point(F)

235.4 °F - closed cup

Flash Point(C)

113 °C - closed cup


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