Hexanal

Hexanal, also called hexanaldehyde or caproaldehyde is an alkyl aldehyde used in the flavor industry to produce fruity flavors.^[4] Its scent resembles freshly cut grass, like cis-3-hexenal.^[5] It is potentially useful as a natural extract that prevents fruit spoilage.^[6] It occurs naturally, and contributes to a hay-like "off-note" flavor in green peas.^[7]

Hexanal^[1][2][3]

Names
Preferred IUPAC name Hexanal
Other names Hexanaldehyde Aldehyde C-6 Caproic aldehyde Capronaldehyde
Identifiers
CAS Number	66-25-1 Y
3D model (JSmol)	Interactive image
ChEBI	CHEBI:88528 N
ChEMBL	ChEMBL280331 Y
ChemSpider	5949 Y
ECHA InfoCard	100.000.567
PubChem CID	6184
UNII	9DC2K31JJQ Y
CompTox Dashboard (EPA)	DTXSID2021604
InChI InChI=1S/C6H12O/c1-2-3-4-5-6-7/h6H,2-5H2,1H3 Y Key: JARKCYVAAOWBJS-UHFFFAOYSA-N Y InChI=1/C6H12O/c1-2-3-4-5-6-7/h6H,2-5H2,1H3 Key: JARKCYVAAOWBJS-UHFFFAOYAA
SMILES O=CCCCCC
Properties
Chemical formula	C6H12O
Molar mass	100.161 g·mol−1
Appearance	Clear liquid
Density	0.815
Melting point	< −20 °C (−4 °F; 253 K)
Boiling point	130 to 131 °C (266 to 268 °F; 403 to 404 K)
Magnetic susceptibility (χ)	−69.40·10−6 cm3/mol
Related compounds
Related aldehydes	Pentanal Heptanal
Except where otherwise noted, data are given for materials in their standard state (at 25 °C [77 °F], 100 kPa). N verify (what is YN ?) Infobox references

The first synthesis of hexanal was published in 1907 by P. Bagard.^[8]