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IUPAC name
Decanal
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Other names
Decyl aldehyde, caprinaldehyde
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Identifiers | |
112-31-2 | |
3D model (Jmol) | Interactive image |
ChEBI | CHEBI:31457 |
ChemSpider | 7883 |
ECHA InfoCard | 100.003.598 |
KEGG | C12307 |
PubChem | 8175 |
UNII | 31Z90Q7KQJ |
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Properties | |
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) |
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. 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.
Decanal can be prepared by oxidation of the related alcohol decanol.
For safety information see the MSDS.