Decanal is a component of many essential oils (e.g., neroli oil) and various citrus peel oils.
Product Name: |
Decanal |
CAS: |
112-31-2 |
MF: |
C10H20O |
MW: |
156.27 |
EINECS: |
203-957-4 |
Mol File: |
112-31-2.mol |
Melting point |
7 °C |
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Boiling point |
207-209 °C(lit.) |
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density |
0.83 g/mL at 25 °C(lit.) |
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vapor density |
>1 (vs air) |
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vapor pressure |
~0.15 mm Hg ( 20 °C) |
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FEMA |
2362 | DECANAL |
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refractive index |
n20/D 1.428(lit.) |
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Fp |
186 °F |
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storage temp. |
2-8°C |
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form |
liquid |
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color |
clear, colorless |
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Odor |
Pleasant. |
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Odor Threshold |
0.0004ppm |
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Water Solubility |
INSOLUBLE |
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Sensitive |
Air Sensitive |
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JECFA Number |
104 |
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BRN |
1362530 |
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Stability: |
Stable. Flammable. Incompatible with strong oxidizing agents. |
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Decanal Safety Information |
Decanal Safety Information
Hazard Codes |
Xi |
Risk Statements |
36/37/38 |
Safety Statements |
26-36 |
RIDADR |
3082 |
WGK Germany |
2 |
RTECS |
HD6000000 |
F |
8-10-23 |
Autoignition Temperature |
200 °C |
Hazard Note |
Irritant |
TSCA |
Yes |
HazardClass |
9 |
PackingGroup |
III |
HS Code |
29121900 |
Hazardous Substances Data |
112-31-2(Hazardous Substances Data) |
Toxicity |
LD50 orally in Rabbit: 3096 mg/kg LD50 dermal Rabbit 4183 mg/kg |
Decanal Usage And Synthesis
Chemical Properties |
colourless liquid, an important component of citrus |
Chemical Properties |
Decanal is a component of many essential oils (e.g., neroli oil) and various citrus peel oils. It is a colorless liquid with a strong odor, reminiscent of orange peel, which changes to a fresh citrus odor when diluted. Decanal is used in low concentrations in blossom fragrances (especially |
Chemical Properties |
Decanal has a penetrating, sweet, waxy, floral, citrus, pronounced fatty odor that develops a floral character on dilution and fatty, citrus-like taste. |
Chemical Reactivity |
Reactivity with Water No reaction; Reactivity with Common Materials: No reaction; Stability During Transport: Stable; Neutralizing Agents for Acids and Caustics: Not pertinent; Polymerization: Not pertinent; Inhibitor of Polymerization: Not pertinent. |
Safety Profile |
: Moderately toxic by ingestion. A severe skin irritant. See also 1 DECANAL. When heated to decomposition it emits acrid smoke and fumes. |
Raw materials |
Formic acid-->Undecenoic acid-->Capric acid-->Decyl alcohol-->FEMA 2771-->Rose Oil-->LEMONGRASS OIL, WEST INDIAN TYPE-->COPPER CHROMITE-->Orris oil-->CORIANDER OIL |
Preparation Products |
1,1-Dimethoxydecane-->TRANS-2-DODECEN-1-OL |