| Identification | Back Directory | [Name]
4-OXO-2-HEXENAL | [CAS]
2492-43-5 | [Synonyms]
4-OXO-2-HEXENAL
(E)-4-oxo-2-Hexenal
(E)-4-oxohex-2-enal
2-Hexenal, 4-oxo-, (2E)- | [Molecular Formula]
C6H8O2 | [MDL Number]
MFCD08690491 | [MOL File]
2492-43-5.mol | [Molecular Weight]
112.13 |
| Chemical Properties | Back Directory | [Boiling point ]
100 °C(Press: 5 Torr) | [density ]
0.969±0.06 g/cm3(Predicted) | [form ]
Liquid | [color ]
Light yellow to brown | [LogP]
0.050 (est) |
| Hazard Information | Back Directory | [Uses]
4-OHE ((E)-4-Oxo-2-hexenal) is a mutagen formed by the peroxidation of omega-3 fats. 4-OHE has antibacterial activity[1][2]. | [Definition]
ChEBI: The enal that is (E)-hex-2-enal substituted with an oxo group at C-4. | [References]
[1] Kasai H, et al. 4-oxo-2-hexenal, a mutagen formed by omega-3 fat peroxidation: occurrence, detection and adduct formation. Mutat Res. 2008 Jul-Aug;659(1-2):56-9. DOI:10.1016/j.mrrev.2008.02.003
[2] Noge K, et al. Antibacterial activity of 4-oxo-(E)-2-hexenal from adults and nymphs of the heteropteran, Dolycoris baccarum (Heteroptera: Pentatomidae). Biosci Biotechnol Biochem. 2012;76(10):1975-8. DOI:10.1271/bbb.120321 |
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