Trans-2-Hexenal

Product Overview

Trans-2-Hexenal CAS 6728-26-3 | Green Leaf Aldehyde Flavor Ingredient

Product Overview

Trans-2-Hexenal (CAS 6728-26-3), commonly called leaf aldehyde, is a widely used natural-identical flavor aldehyde. It releases a powerful fresh green, cut-grass and leafy scent, the typical aroma of freshly crushed plant leaves. Many fruits and vegetables naturally contain this compound, including apples, tomatoes and tea leaves. Flavor developers rely on Trans-2-Hexenal to build bright green top notes in savory and fruit flavor systems.

Physical & Chemical Properties

• Appearance: Colorless to pale yellow transparent liquid
• Odor: Strong fresh green, grassy, leaf-like aroma
• CAS No: 6728-26-3
• FEMA No: 2560
• Molecular Formula: C₆H₁₀O
• Boiling Point: 146-148 °C
• Purity: ≥98% GC

Application

Trans-2-Hexenal serves as a core top-note raw material for food essence. It works well in fruit flavors such as apple, pear and strawberry. It also adds natural green freshness to vegetable flavors, tea flavors and beverage formulations. Besides food use, factories blend it into daily fragrances to recreate natural green plant notes.

Storage Recommendation

Keep Trans-2-Hexenal sealed in a cool, dry and dark warehouse. Avoid direct sunlight and high temperature. Seal containers tightly after use to prevent oxidation and aroma loss.

Product Specifications

Why Choose Taima Bio

Taima Bio supplies specialty ingredients with defined chemical specifications, full documentation (COA, TDS, MSDS), and reliable international supply. Our products serve food, beverage, confectionery, and flavor formulation customers worldwide, with flexible quantities from laboratory evaluation to commercial-scale packaging.