Decanal
CAS 112-31-2
EC 203-957-4
Formula C10H20O
MW 156.27 g/mol
Flavors & Fragrances Personal Care & CosmeticsFood & NutritionPlastics & PolymersPrinting & Packaging Flavoring & AcidulantEmulsification & DispersionAntioxidant & Stabilizer
Description
Decanal (CAS 112-31-2), also known as n-Decanal, 1-Decanal, and FEMA 2362, is a naturally occurring aliphatic aldehyde found in citrus peel oils, coriander, and lemongrass. It carries no assigned E-code and is identified under EC number 203-957-4 with molecular formula C10H20O.
In flavour and fragrance applications, Decanal contributes a fresh, fatty-citrus character to perfumes and food systems at concentrations typically below 10 ppm. In plastics and polymer processing, it functions as a heat stabiliser by scavenging free radicals generated during thermal degradation. Personal care formulators also incorporate it as an emollient and fragrance fixative in skin and hair products.
Decanal is supplied in compliance with REACH regulations and is available in FCC-grade for food and flavour use. Standard packaging includes drums and IBCs for bulk procurement. Suppliers should confirm purity specifications, typically 98% minimum, and provide a current Safety Data Sheet and Certificate of Analysis.
In flavour and fragrance applications, Decanal contributes a fresh, fatty-citrus character to perfumes and food systems at concentrations typically below 10 ppm. In plastics and polymer processing, it functions as a heat stabiliser by scavenging free radicals generated during thermal degradation. Personal care formulators also incorporate it as an emollient and fragrance fixative in skin and hair products.
Decanal is supplied in compliance with REACH regulations and is available in FCC-grade for food and flavour use. Standard packaging includes drums and IBCs for bulk procurement. Suppliers should confirm purity specifications, typically 98% minimum, and provide a current Safety Data Sheet and Certificate of Analysis.
Physical Properties
| Melting Point | -5 °C |
| Boiling Point | 208.5 °C |
| Density | 0.830 g/cm³ @ Temp: 15 °C |
| Flash Point | 186 °F |
| Appearance | colourless liquid, an important component of citrus |
| Color | clear, colorless |
| Odor | pleasant smell |
| Form | liquid |
| Water Solubility | INSOLUBLE |
| Vapor Pressure | ~0.15 mm Hg ( 20 °C) |
| Refractive Index | n 20/D 1.428(lit.) |
| Log P | 3.8 at 35℃ |
Safety & Handling (Learn More)
Warning GHS07
H
H227H315H319H335H412
P
P210P261P264P271P273P280P319P321P403P405P501P264+P265P302+P352P304+P340P332+P317P337+P317P362+P364P370+P378P403+P233P305+P351+P338
Trade & Regulatory
| HS Code | 29121900 |
| WGK (Germany) | 2 |
Other Names
n-decanal1-DecanalDecaldehydeCAPRALDEHYDE
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