TRANS,TRANSMUCONALDEHYDE

(2E,4E)-2,4-Hexadienedial is a cytotoxic metabolite of benzene in mouse liver by alcohol dehydrogenase ADH1 and aldehyde reductase AKR1A4;Also, it is an intermediate used in the synthesis of (2E,4E,6Z)-2,4,6-Nonatrienal (N649575), which is a natural aroma compound found in variety of foods such as oats and black tea.

ChEBI: Muconic dialdehyde is a fatty aldehyde.

A poison. Possible carcinogen.