Agent Name | trans-2-Heptenal |
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CAS Number | 18829-55-5 |
Formula | C7-H12-O |
Major Category | Other Classes |
Synonyms | (E)-2-Hepten-1-al; 3-Butylacrolein; beta-Butylacrolein; (E)-Hept-2-enal; 2-Heptenal, (2E)-; 2-Heptenal, (E)-; [ChemIDplus] Hept-2(trans)-enal; 2-Heptenic aldehyde; [JECFA] UN1988 |
Category | Aldehydes |
Description | Clear light yellow liquid; [Sigma-Aldrich MSDS] |
Sources/Uses | Used as a flavoring agent; [JECFA] |
Comments | Prohibited for use as a fragrance ingredient in the EC due to sensitization potential; Human maximization tests using a concentration of 4% in petrolatum produced sensitization reactions in 1/29 (1980) and 8/27 (1985) volunteers; [ToxPlanet: EC: SCCNFP] Safe when used as a flavoring agent in food; [JECFA] May cause irritation and skin sensitization; Harmful by ingestion; Toxic by skin absorption; [Sigma-Aldrich MSDS] See "trans-2-Hexenal." |
Restricted | Banned for use as a fragrance ingredient in the EC; [ToxPlanet: EC: SCCNFP] |
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Explanatory Notes | The Guide in the Emergency Response Guidebook is for "Aldehydes, flammable, toxic, n.o.s." |
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Skin Sensitizer | Yes |
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Diseases | Occupational diseases associated with exposure to this agent: |