Hexanal, 98%

Name: Hexanal, 98%
Brand: Vaqora Chemicals
SKU: VQ-008127

About Hexanal, 98%

Listed under CAS 66-25-1, Hexanal is a carbonyl building block available from Vaqora Chemicals with a typical assay of 98%. Formula C6H12O, molecular weight 100.16 g/mol. It is also known as Aldehyde C6 or Caproaldehyde.

The material typically appears as a colourless to very light yellow liquid. Reported physical data include a boiling point of 130-131 °C and a density of 0.815 g/mL at 25 °C. Store in a cool, well-ventilated place, away from sources of ignition, with the container tightly sealed. Under GHS it is labelled “Warning”, so handle it with suitable PPE and consult the SDS.

It is commonly used for organic synthesis, condensation and reductive amination, API intermediates and food and flavour applications. Buyers come mainly from pharmaceutical manufacturing, academic and industrial research and food and beverage processing.

Vaqora Chemicals supplies Hexanal in 100 mL, 250 mL and 160 kg packs, each shipped with a Certificate of Analysis (COA), and exports worldwide.

Typical applications

Organic synthesis
Condensation & reductive amination
API intermediates
Food & flavour applications

Industries

Specifications & identifiers

Chemical identifiers
Product name	Hexanal, 98%
Catalogue No.	VQ-008127
CAS Number	66-25-1
IUPAC name	hexanal
Molecular formula	C₆H₁₂O
Molecular weight	100.16 g/mol
Exact mass	100.0888
Purity / assay	98%
HSN code	29420090
InChIKey	JARKCYVAAOWBJS-UHFFFAOYSA-N
SMILES	CCCCCC=O
PubChem CID	6184

Physical properties
Physical form	Liquid
Appearance	Colourless to very light yellow liquid
Boiling point	130-131 °C
Density	0.815 g/mL at 25 °C
LogP (XLogP3)	1.8
H-bond donors / acceptors	0 / 1
TPSA	17.1 Å²
Synonyms	Aldehyde C6, Caproaldehyde, Hexyl aldehyde, Caproic aldehyde, n-Hexanal, 1-Hexanal, n-Caproaldehyde, Aldehyde C-6, n-Capronaldehyde, Hexoic aldehyde, n-Caproylaldehyde, n-Hexylaldehyde

Safety & hazard information (GHS)

Flammable

Harmful / irritant

Signal word: Warning

Hazard statements

H226Flammable liquid and vapor
H315Causes skin irritation
H319Causes serious eye irritation

Precautionary statements: P210, P233, P240, P241, P242, P243, P264, P264 + P265, P280, P302 + P352, P303 + P361 + P353, P305 + P351 + P338, P321, P332 + P317, P337 + P317, P362 + P364, P370 + P378, P403 + P235, P501

Classification is indicative (aggregated GHS notifications) and may vary by grade and concentration. Always refer to the SDS supplied with your lot.

Documents

Safety Data Sheet (SDS)16-section GHS · on request Certificate of AnalysisTypical / batch COA · on request Specification sheetTDS / MOA · on request

Frequently asked questions

What is the CAS number of Hexanal, 98%?

The CAS Registry Number of Hexanal, 98% is 66-25-1. It is also known as Aldehyde C6, Caproaldehyde, Hexyl aldehyde.

What is the molecular formula and molecular weight of Hexanal, 98%?

Hexanal, 98% has the molecular formula C6H12O and a molecular weight of 100.16 g/mol. Its IUPAC name is hexanal.

Which grade and pack sizes of Hexanal, 98% can I order?

We supply Hexanal, 98% in (98%) grade, in 100 mL, 250 mL, 160 kg packs. Larger bulk quantities and custom packing are quoted on request.

Do you provide a COA and SDS with Hexanal, 98%?

Yes. Every lot of Hexanal, 98% is shipped with a batch-specific Certificate of Analysis, and a 16-section GHS Safety Data Sheet is provided with the quotation and the shipment.

Can Hexanal, 98% be shipped internationally?

Yes. Hexanal, 98% is classified as hazardous, so it is packed in UN-approved packaging and shipped as dangerous goods under IATA/IMDG rules. We export worldwide on EXW, FOB, CIF and DAP terms.