
2,4-Hexadienal
(E,E)-2,4-hexadienal is a hexadienal that is hexanal with trans double bonds at positions 2 and 4. It is found in tomatoes, kiwi fruit, mangoes, potato chips, herbs and spices. It has a role as a flavouring agent and a plant metabolite. It is a volatile organic compound, a hexadienal and a polyunsaturated fatty aldehyde. — ChEBI
- IUPAC name
- (2E,4E)-hexa-2,4-dienal
- Molecular formula
- C6H8O
- Molecular weight
- 96.13 g/mol
- Exact mass
- 96.057514874 Da
- XLogP3
- 1.2
- Topological polar surface area
- 17.1 Ų
- Hydrogen-bond donors
- 0
- Hydrogen-bond acceptors
- 1
- Covalent units
- 1
- Defined stereocentres
- 0
Also known as
16 more reported names
External database identifiers
- ChEBI:CHEBI:82334
- ChEMBL:CHEMBL1576086
- EPA DTXSID:DTXSID2025391
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