Bioactivity | trans-4,5-Epoxy-(E)-2-decenal is an oxygenated α,β-unsaturated aldehyde found in mammalian blood that gives blood its characteristic metallic odor. It is used by predators to locate blood or prey[1]. |
Name | trans-4,5-Epoxy-(E)-2-decenal |
CAS | 134454-31-2 |
Formula | C10H16O2 |
Molar Mass | 168.23 |
Transport | Room temperature in continental US; may vary elsewhere. |
Storage | Please store the product under the recommended conditions in the Certificate of Analysis. |
Reference | [1]. Lee SH,et al. 4,5-Epoxy-2(E)-decenal-induced formation of 1,N(6)-etheno-2'-deoxyadenosine and 1,N(2)-etheno-2'-deoxyguanosine adducts. Chem Res Toxicol. 2002 Mar;15(3):300-4. |