trans-2-Octenal, 95%, Thermo Scientific Chemicals

Description

Used in flavoring tangerine, mandarin, cherry, melon and orange and also as a fragrances agent. It causes defects for locomotion in green fluorescent protein (GFP).

This Thermo Scientific Chemicals brand product was originally part of the Alfa Aesar product portfolio. Some documentation and label information may refer to the legacy brand. The original Alfa Aesar product / item code or SKU reference has not changed as a part of the brand transition to Thermo Scientific Chemicals.

Applications
Used in flavoring tangerine, mandarin, cherry, melon and orange and also as a fragrances agent. It causes defects for locomotion in green fluorescent protein (GFP). It is an antimicrobial agent that destroys fungi by suppressing their ability to grow or reproduce.

Solubility
Not miscible or difficult to mix in water. Soluble in alcohol and fixed oils.

Notes
Air Sensitive. Store away from air and oxidizing agents. Keep the container tightly closed and place it in a cool, dry and well ventilated condition. Store under inert gas.

Specifications

Chemical Identifiers

• CAS: 2548-87-0
• Molecular Formula: C8H14O
• Molecular Weight (g/mol): 126.199
• MDL Number: MFCD00007011
• InChI Key: LVBXEMGDVWVTGY-VOTSOKGWSA-N
• Synonym: trans-2-octenal, e-oct-2-enal, e-2-octenal, 2-octenal, trans-2-octen-1-al, e-2-octen-1-al, 2-octen-1-al, 2-octenel, 2-octenal, e, 2-octenal, 2e
• PubChem CID: 5283324
• ChEBI: CHEBI:61748
• IUPAC Name: (E)-oct-2-enal
• SMILES: CCCCCC=CC=O

• Density: 0.84
• Boiling Point: 84°C to 86°C (19 mmHg)
• Flash Point: 71°C (160°F)
• Odor: Pleasant
• Refractive Index: 1.45
• Quantity: 5 g
• Sensitivity: Air Sensitive
• Solubility Information: Not miscible or difficult to mix in water. Soluble in alcohol and fixed oils.
• Formula Weight: 126.2
• Percent Purity: 95%
• Chemical Name or Material: trans-2-Octenal

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