Decanal
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| IUPAC name
Decanal
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| Other names
Decyl aldehyde, caprinaldehyde
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112-31-2  |
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| ChEBI | CHEBI:31457 |
| ChemSpider | 7883 |
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| KEGG | C12307 |
| PubChem | 8175 |
| UNII | 31Z90Q7KQJ |
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| C10H20O | |
| Molar mass | 156.2 |
| Appearance | colourless liquid |
| Density | 0.83 g/mL |
| Boiling point | 207 to 209 °C (405 to 408 °F; 480 to 482 K) |
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Except where otherwise noted, data are given for materials in their standard state (at 25 °C [77 °F], 100 kPa).
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Decanal is an organic compound with the chemical formula C9H19CHO. It is the simplest ten-carbon aldehyde. Decanal occurs naturally and is used in fragrances and flavoring.[1] Decanal occurs in nature and is an important component in citrus along with octanal, citral, and sinensal. Decanal is also an important component of buckwheat odour.[2]
Decanal can be prepared by oxidation of the related alcohol decanol. [3]
Safety
For safety information see the MSDS.[4]
References
- ↑ Rychlik, Schieberle & Grosch Compilation of Odor Thresholds, Odor Qualities and Retention Indices of Key Food Odorants, Lichtenbergstraße, Germany, 1998.
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- ↑ Safety (MSDS) data for n-decanal
