Decanal
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| IUPAC name | Decanal |
| Other names | Decyl aldehyde, caprinaldehyde |
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| CAS number | [112-31-2] |
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| SMILES | CCCCCCCCCC=O |
| Properties | |
| Molecular formula | C10H20O |
| Molar mass | 156.2 |
| Appearance | colourless liquid |
| Density | 0.83 g/mL |
| Boiling point |
207-209 °C |
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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 can be prepared by oxidation of the related alcohol decanol. [2]
[edit] Safety
For safety information see the MSDS.[3]
[edit] References
- ^ Rychlik, Schieberle & Grosch Compilation of Odor Thresholds, Odor Qualities and Retention Indices of Key Food Odorants, Lichtenbergstraße, Germany, 1998.
- ^ R. W. Ratcliffe (1988). "Oxidation with the Chromiuim Trioxide-Pridine Complex Prepared in situ: 1- Decanal". Org. Synth.; Coll. Vol. 6: 373.
- ^ Safety (MSDS) data for n-decanal
