Decanal
ALDRICH/W236217 - natural, ≥97%, FG
Synonym: Caprinaldehyde; Decyl aldehyde
CAS Number: 112-31-2
Empirical Formula (Hill Notation): C10H20O
Molecular Weight: 156.27
EC Number: 203-957-4
MDL Number: MFCD00007031
Linear Formula: CH3(CH2)8CHO
Product Type: Chemical
| agency | follows IFRA guidelines |
| meets purity specifications of JECFA | |
| application(s) | flavors and fragrances |
| assay | ≥97% |
| biological source | Cocos nucifera |
| bp | 207-209 °C (lit.) |
| density | 0.83 g/mL at 20 °C |
| 0.83 g/mL at 25 °C (lit.) | |
| documentation | see Safety & Documentation for available documents |
| food allergen | tree nuts |
| form | liquid |
| fragrance allergen | no known allergens |
| grade | FG |
| Fragrance grade | |
| Halal | |
| Kosher | |
| natural | |
| greener alternative category | Aligned ![]() |
| greener alternative product characteristics | Less Hazardous Chemical Syntheses Use of Renewable Feedstocks Learn more about the Principles of Green Chemistry . |
| InChI | 1S/C10H20O/c1-2-3-4-5-6-7 |
| InChI key | KSMVZQYAVGTKIV-UHFFFAOYSA |
| organoleptic | orange; citrus; floral; waxy; sweet |
| Quality Level | 300 ![]() |
400 ![]() |
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| refractive index | n |
| reg. compliance | EU Regulation 1223/2009 |
| EU Regulation 1334/2008 & 178/2002 | |
| FDA 21 CFR 182.60 | |
| SMILES string | [H]C(=O)CCCCCCCCC |
| vapor density | >1 (vs air) |
| vapor pressure | ~0.15 mmHg ( 20 °C) |
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| General description: | Decanal is one of the volatile flavor compounds found in orange juices and beef. |
| General description: | We are committed to bringing you Greener Alternative Products, which adhere to one of the four categories of Greener Alternatives . This product is a Biobased products, showing key improvements in Green Chemistry Principles “Less Hazardous Chemical Syntheses” and “Use of Renewable Feedstock”. Click here to view its Biobased natural statement. |
| Packaging: | 1 kg in glass bottle |
| Packaging: | 100 g in glass bottle |
| Packaging: | 25 g in poly bottle |
| Symbol | GHS07 |
| Signal word | Warning |
| Hazard statements | H319 - H412 |
| Precautionary statements | P264 - P273 - P280 - P305 + P351 + P338 - P337 + P313 - P501 |
| Hazard Codes | Xi |
| Risk Statements | 36-52/53 |
| Safety Statements | 26-36 |
| WGK Germany | WGK 2 |
| Flash Point(F) | 181.4 °F - closed cup |
| Flash Point(C) | 83 °C - closed cup |
| Purity | ≥97% |
| bp | 207-209 °C (lit.) |
| Density | 0.83 g/mL at 20 °C; 0.83 g/mL at 25 °C (lit.) |
| Refractive Index | n |
| FEMA Number | 2362 |
| UNSPSC | 12164502 |


