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Is Trans-2-Hexenal vegetarian?

Trans-2-Hexenal

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Trans-2-Hexenal is an organic unsaturated aldehyde with a green, leafy odor that occurs naturally in many plants, fruits, and vegetables, and is also produced synthetically for use as a fragrance and flavoring agent.

Also known as Hex-2-enal, Leaf aldehyde, trans-Hex-2-enal
INCI name Trans-2-Hexenal
CAS number 6728-26-3
EC number 229-778-1
CosIng ID 41516
Last reviewed 9 July 2026

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