Natural Decanal is a component of many essential oils (e.g., neroli oil) and various citrus peel oils.
Product Name: |
Natural Decanal |
CAS: |
112-31-2 |
MF: |
C10H20O |
MW: |
156.27 |
EINECS: |
203-957-4 |
Mol File: |
112-31-2.mol |
Melting point |
7 °C |
Boiling point |
207-209 °C(lit.) |
density |
0.83 g/mL at 25 °C(lit.) |
vapor density |
>1 (vs air) |
vapor pressure |
~0.15 mm Hg ( 20 °C) |
FEMA |
2362 | DECANAL |
refractive index |
n20/D 1.428(lit.) |
Fp |
186 °F |
storage temp. |
2-8°C |
form |
liquid |
color |
clear, colorless |
Odor |
Pleasant. |
Odor Threshold |
0.0004ppm |
Water Solubility |
INSOLUBLE |
Sensitive |
Air Sensitive |
JECFA Number |
104 |
BRN |
1362530 |
Stability: |
Stable. Flammable. Incompatible with strong oxidizing agents. |
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 |
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. |
Occurrence |
Among the aliphatic aldehydes, it has the largest natural occurrence in a variety of essential oils and extraction products: lemongrass, lavender, Taiwan citronella, sweet orange, mandarin, grapefruit, orris, coriander, Acacia farnesiana Willd., lemon (from different sources), bitter orange, petitgrain bergamot, petitgrain lime, lime and Bulgarian clary sage. Also reported found in citrus peel oils and juices, apple, apricots, avocado, guava, strawberry, baked potato, tomato, rice, ginger, mozarella cheese, other cheeses, butter, milk, lean fish, cooked chicken, beef, pork, beer, tea, cocoa, roasted peanuts, pecans, soybeans, coconut oil, coriander seed and leaf and corn oil. |