Compound Summary

General Compound Information

(Z)-2-nonenal

Description
2-Nonenal is an unsaturated aldehyde which some research has associated with human body odor alterations during aging. The substance is also an important aroma component of aged beer and buckwheat. The odor of this substance is perceived as orris, fat and cucumber. 2-Nonenal is found in lemon.
Synonyms
(Z)-Non-2-enal;  cis-2-Nonenal;  (Z)-2-nonenal;  2-Nonenal, (Z)-;  2-Nonenal, (2Z)-;
FlavorDB ID
2846
PUBCHEM ID
5354833
Molecular Weight
140.22
Molecular Formula
C9H16O
Openeye Can Smiles
CCCCCCC=CC=O
IUPAC Inchikey
BSAIUMLZVGUGKX-FPLPWBNLSA-N
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Compound Classification
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Compound Quality
CATEGORY QUALITY THRESHOLD OCCURENCE REFERENCE
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Compound Toxicity and Food Additive Safety (OFAS)
Receptors
Receptor information of this compound is not available!
GC-MS Consensus Spectra
GC-MS Consensus Spectra information of this compound is not available!