Product Information

Product Abbreviation LAL
Chemical Name trans-2-Hexenal
Synonyms Leaf aldehyde
Molecular Weight 98.14
Existing Chemical Substance No. (2)-520 (Japan)
CAS RN® 6728-26-3
TSCA Listed
EINECS No. 229-778-1
UN No. 1988
UN Classification Class 3(6.1), P.G. III
REACH Registered
KOSHER Registered

Chemical Structure

C6H10O

General Properties

Boiling Point (°C) 146-147
Melting Point (°C) -39.8
Specific Gravity (20/4°C) 0.842-0.846
Flash Point (°C) 42.5 (Tag Closed Cup Method)

Specifications

Color (Hazen) 30max.
Water (wt %) 0.3max.
Acid Value (KOHmg/g) 5max.
Purity (G.C. %) 98min.
Refractive Index
(20 deg. C)
1.4450-1.4480

Applications

  • Fragrance, Flavor
  • Biostimulants
  • Biostimulants are a new technology that reduces damage to plants caused by climate and soil conditions by controlling abiotic stress, thereby providing healthy plants.
    LAL is known to promote heat tolerance in tomatoes.

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