Chemistry:Decanal

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Decanal

Names
Preferred IUPAC name Decanal
Other names Decyl aldehyde, caprinaldehyde
Identifiers
CAS Number	112-31-2 Y
3D model (JSmol)	Interactive image
ChEBI	CHEBI:31457 Y
ChEMBL	ChEMBL2228377
ChemSpider	7883 Y
EC Number	203-957-4
KEGG	C12307 Y
PubChem CID	8175
UNII	31Z90Q7KQJ Y
InChI InChI=1S/C10H20O/c1-2-3-4-5-6-7-8-9-10-11/h10H,2-9H2,1H3 Y Key: KSMVZQYAVGTKIV-UHFFFAOYSA-N Y InChI=1/C10H20O/c1-2-3-4-5-6-7-8-9-10-11/h10H,2-9H2,1H3 Key: KSMVZQYAVGTKIV-UHFFFAOYAQ
SMILES O=CCCCCCCCCC
Properties
Chemical formula	C10H20O
Molar mass	156.269 g·mol−1
Appearance	Colorless liquid
Density	0.83 g/mL
Boiling point	207 to 209 °C (405 to 408 °F; 480 to 482 K)
Hazards
GHS pictograms
GHS Signal word	Warning
GHS hazard statements	H315, H319, H412
GHS precautionary statements	P264, P273, P280, P302+352, P305+351+338, P321, P332+313, P337+313, P362, P501
Related compounds
Related compounds	2-Decanone
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 classified as an aldehyde with the chemical formula C₁₀H₂₀O.

Occurrence

Decanal occurs naturally in citrus, along with octanal, citral, and sinensal, in buckwheat, and in coriander essential oil. It is used in fragrances and flavoring.

Preparation

Decanal can be prepared by oxidation of the related alcohol decanol.

Safety

For safety information see the MSDS.