4-OXO-2-HEXENAL Chemical Properties

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)

4-OXO-2-HEXENAL Usage And Synthesis

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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