What is hexanal used for?
Hexanal, also called hexanaldehyde or caproaldehyde a six-carbon straight-chain aldehyde. As a naturally occurring bioactive volatile compound, Hexanal is found in foods ranging from olive oil to pears to Hass avocados. It is a clear liquid,and used in the flavor industry to produce fruity flavors.
Uses
Hexanal is a highly volatile, easily oxidized, and degraded molecule, and the use of electrospun submicro-fiber films to encapsulate hexanal enables its controlled release.
It has been found to have antimicrobial, ethylene release-slowing, and phospholipase D (PLD)-inhibiting properties. Hexanal can effectively preserve plant cell membranes by inactivating PLD activity and expression of related genes.
Hexanal is utilized as a flavoring agent in the food industry to prepare fruity flavors.
It is also used in Witting and aldol reactions.
Lastest Price from Hexanal manufacturers
US $0.00/Kg/Drum2024-12-24
- CAS:
- 66-25-1
- Min. Order:
- 1KG
- Purity:
- 99%
- Supply Ability:
- 200mt
US $10.00/kg2024-11-18
- CAS:
- 66-25-1
- Min. Order:
- 1kg
- Purity:
- 99%
- Supply Ability:
- 100 mt