Decanal
Decanal is an organic compound classified as an aldehyde with the chemical formula C10H20O.
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Decanal | |
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Decyl aldehyde, caprinaldehyde | |
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| 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) |
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Occurrence
Decanal occurs naturally in citrus, along with octanal, citral, and sinensal, in buckwheat,[1] and in coriander essential oil.[2] It is used in fragrances and flavoring.[3]
Preparation
Decanal can be prepared by oxidation of the related alcohol decanol.[4]
Safety
For safety information see the MSDS.[5]
References
- Janes D, Kantar D, Kreft S, Prosen H (2008). "Identification of buckwheat (Fagopyrum esculentum Moench) aroma compounds with GC-MS". Food Chemistry. 112: 120–124. doi:10.1016/j.foodchem.2008.05.048.
- Nurzyńska-Wierdak, Renata (2013). "Essential oil composition of the coriander (Coriandrum sativum L.) herb depending on the development stage". Acta Agrobotanica. 66: 53–60. doi:10.5586/aa.2013.006.
- Rychlik, Schieberle & Grosch (1998). Compilation of Odor Thresholds, Odor Qualities and Retention Indices of Key Food Odorants. Lichtenbergstraße, Germany.
- R. W. Ratcliffe (1988). "Oxidation with the Chromium Trioxide-Pridine Complex Prepared in situ: 1- Decanal". Organic Syntheses.; Collective Volume, 6, p. 373
- "Safety (MSDS) data for n-decanal". Archived from the original on 2004-05-20. Retrieved 2007-12-01.
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