Molecular structure of Hexanal, CAS Number: 66-25-1
Hexanal (CAS 66-25-1)
Alternate Names:
Caproaldehyde; Aldehyde C6; Hexyl aldehyde
CAS Number:
66-25-1
Purity:
≥97%
Molecular Weight:
100.16
Molecular Formula:
C6H12O
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Hexanal is a volatile organic compound known for its biological properties. It naturally occurs in various compounds like hexenol and caproic acid, which are used in perfume production. Hexanal can be extracted from these sources using solid phase microextraction (SPME) and analyzed through gas chromatography-mass spectrometry. This compound has demonstrated the ability to inhibit transcription activator activity by binding to the DNA at the transcription factor binding site, resulting in reduced intracellular Ca2+ levels and enzyme activities. Hexanal is also used in analytical methods, such as gas chromatography-mass spectrometry, for the detection of dinucleotide phosphate (DNP). In the flavor industry, hexanal is used to create fruity flavors and serves as a flavoring agent in the food industry. Additionally, it is used in Witting and aldol reactions.
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Inhibitor of:
Olfr365, Olfr415, Olfr424, Olfr429, Olfr432, Olfr434, Olfr734, and Vmn1r175.Activator of:
EG435940, Lipocalin-14, MUP21, MUP5, MUP8, Olfr10, Olfr1002, Olfr102, Olfr1022, Olfr1023, Olfr1028, Olfr1040, Olfr1047, Olfr1058, Olfr1066, Olfr208, Olfr224, Olfr265, Olfr309, Olfr310, Olfr312, Olfr314, Olfr316, Olfr32, Olfr356, Olfr397, Olfr402, Olfr410, Olfr42, Olfr426, Olfr455, Olfr456, Olfr46, Olfr48, Olfr480, Olfr481, Olfr485, Olfr497, Olfr543, Olfr555, Olfr571, Olfr572, Olfr574, Olfr589, Olfr61, Olfr616, Olfr620, Olfr639, Olfr64, Olfr643, Olfr644, Olfr645, Olfr68, Olfr687, Olfr703, Olfr704, Olfr725, Olfr74, Olfr742, Olfr763, Olfr765, Olfr769, Olfr77, Olfr777, Olfr780, Olfr828, Olfr832, Olfr835, Olfr837, Olfr843, Olfr853, Olfr854, Olfr855, Olfr857, Olfr859, Olfr862, Olfr870, Olfr877, Olfr905, Olfr912, Olfr914, Olfr934, Olfr948, Olfr959, Olfr960, Olfr965, Olfr971, Olfr974, OR10G4, OR10G8, OR1I1, OR2AG1, OR2L3, OR2M, OR2M3, OR2T12, OR2Y1, OR4D10, OR4D11, OR51B5, OR51F1, OR51L1, OR51Q1, OR52A1, OR52A5, OR52E1, OR52J3, OR52K1, OR52M1, OR56B199, OR5B3, OR5D13, OR5M11, OR5M9, OR5R1, OR6M1, OR7C2, OR8B4, OR8G1, OR8U1, OR9I1, OR9Q1, OTTMUSG00000008445, OTTMUSG00000008908, OTTMUSG00000008910, OTTMUSG00000008911, OTTMUSG00000008953, OTTMUSG00000009332, OTTMUSG00000014164, Skint1, Skint5, Skint6, Vmn1r17, and Vmn1r20.Ordering Information
| Product Name | Catalog # | UNIT | Price | Qty | FAVORITES | |
Hexanal, 2 ml | sc-252885 | 2 ml | $26.00 |