Melonal
甜瓜醛
Also known as: 2,6-Dimethyl-5-heptenal, 2,6-Dimethyl-5-hepten-1-al, 2,6-Dimethylhept-5-enal, 2,6-Dimethylhept-5-en-1-al
Melonal (CAS 106-72-9) is a compound in the Organic Compounds category listed in the Jingsj chemical database. It has the molecular formula C9H16O and a molecular weight of 140.223 g/mol. It is also known as 2,6-Dimethyl-5-heptenal, 2,6-Dimethyl-5-hepten-1-al and 2,6-Dimethylhept-5-enal. Key properties include a melting point of -23ºC, a boiling point of 187.7±19.0 °C at 760 mmHg, a density of 0.8±0.1 g/cm3 and a flash point of 60.6±0.0 °C. It is classified under GHS with signal word Warning and hazard statements H315 — Causes skin irritation and H319 — Causes serious eye irritation. No supplier offers are currently listed; request a quote. Record last updated Aug 21, 2026.
- CAS No.
- 106-72-9
- Jingsj CID
- J-8761-2
- Molecular Formula
- C9H16O
- Chinese Name
- 甜瓜醛
- Molecular Weight
- 140.223 g/mol
- Category
- Organic Compounds
- Last updated
- 8/21/2026
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Request a quotePhysicochemical Properties
| Melting Point | -23ºC |
|---|---|
| Boiling Point | 187.7±19.0 °C at 760 mmHg |
| Density | 0.8±0.1 g/cm3 |
| Flash Point | 60.6±0.0 °C |
| Exact Mass | 140.120117 |
| PSA | 17.07000 |
| LogP | 3.00 |
| Vapor Pressure | 0.6±0.4 mmHg at 25°C |
| Refractive Index | 1.434 |
GHS Safety & Compliance
- H315 — Causes skin irritation
- H319 — Causes serious eye irritation
Customs & Trade Information
| HS Code | 2912190090 |
|---|---|
| Summary | 2912190090 acyclic aldehydes without other oxygen function。Supervision conditions:None。VAT:17.0%。Tax rebate rate:9.0%。MFN tariff:5.5%。General tariff:30.0% |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the CAS number of Melonal?
The CAS number of Melonal is 106-72-9.
What are the molecular formula and molecular weight of Melonal?
Melonal has molecular formula C9H16O and molecular weight 140.223 g/mol.
Is Melonal hazardous?
Melonal has GHS signal word Warning and hazard statements H315 — Causes skin irritation; H319 — Causes serious eye irritation.
What are the upstream and downstream products of Melonal?
For Melonal, Upstream Products: Citral, N,N-Dimethylformamide; Downstream Products: Methoprene, (R)-(+)-Citronellal.
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How to cite: Jingsj. "Melonal (CAS 106-72-9)". Jingsj Chemical Database. https://www.jingsj.com/compound/J-8761-2 (accessed 2026-10-28).
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