| Preferred name | decanal (aldehyde C-10) |
| Trivial Name | Decanal |
| Short Description | capraldehyde |
| Formula | C10 H20 O |
| CAS Number | 112-31-2 |
| FEMA Number | 2362 |
| FDA UNII | 31Z90Q7KQJ |
| Nikkaji Number | J2.888F |
| Beilstein Number | 1362530 |
| MDL | MFCD00007031 |
| COE Number | 98 |
| xLogP3-AA | 3.80 (est) |
| Bio Activity Summary | External link |
| NMR Predictor | External link |
| JECFA Food Flavoring | 104 decanal |
| FDA Patent | No longer provide for the use of these seven synthetic flavoring substances |
| FDA Mainterm | 112-31-2 ; DECANAL |
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| Canada Domestic Sub. List: | 112-31-2 |
| Pubchem (cid): | 8175 |
| Pubchem (sid): | 134973160 |
| Flavornet: | 112-31-2 |
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| (IUPAC): | Atomic Weights of the Elements 2011 (pdf) |
| Videos: | The Periodic Table of Videos |
| tgsc: | Atomic Weights use for this web site |
| (IUPAC): | Periodic Table of the Elements |
| FDA Substances Added to Food (formerly EAFUS): | View |
| CHEBI: | View |
| CHEMBL: | View |
| KEGG (GenomeNet): | C12307 |
| HMDB (The Human Metabolome Database): | HMDB11623 |
| FooDB: | FDB012768 |
| YMDB (Yeast Metabolome Database): | YMDB01340 |
| Export Tariff Code: | 2912.19.5000 |
| Typical G.C. | |
| VCF-Online: | VCF Volatile Compounds in Food |
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| Wikipedia: | View |
| Formulations/Preparations: grades: technical; food chemical codex | |
| Material listed in food chemical codex | Yes |
| Molecular weight | 156.26860046387 |
| Specific gravity | @ 25 °C |
| Pounds per Gallon | 6.857 to 6.923 |
| Specific gravity | @ 20 °C |
| Pounds per Gallon | 6.856 to 6.923 |
| Refractive Index | 1.427 to 1.434 @ 20 °C |
| Melting Point | 17 to 18°C @ 760 mm Hg |
| Boiling Point | 207 to 209°C @ 760 mm Hg |
| Boiling Point | 124 to 125°C @ 50 mm Hg |
| Acid Value | 10 max KOH/g |
| Vapor Pressure | 0.207 mmHg @ 25 °C |
| Vapor Density | 1 |
| Flash Point TCC Value | 83 °C TCC |
| logP (o/w) | 3.97 est |
| Shelf life | 12 months (or longer if stored properly.) |
| Storage notes | Store in cool, dry place in tightly sealed containers, protected from heat and light. store under nitrogen. |
| Solubility | |
| alcohol | Yes |
| dipropylene glycol | Yes |
| fixed oils | Yes |
| propylene glycol | Yes |
| water, 43.52 mg/L @ 25 °C (est) | Yes |
| glycerin | No |
| Stability | |
| antiperspirant | Unspecified |
| cream | Unspecified |
| deodorant spray | Unspecified |
| non-discoloring in most media | Unspecified |
| soap | Unspecified |
| Odor Type: Aldehydic | |
| sweet, aldehydic, waxy, orange peel, citrus, floral, orange, citrus rind | |
| Odor strength | high , recommend smelling in a 1.00 % solution or less |
| Substantivity | 224 hour(s) at 100.00 % |
| Luebke, William tgsc, (1981) | At 10.00 % in dipropylene glycol. sweet aldehydic waxy orange peel citrus floral |
| Mosciano, Gerard P&F 20, No. 4, 23, (1995) | Sweet, aldehydic, orange, waxy and citrus rind |
| Flavor Type: Waxy | |
| waxy, fatty, citrus, orange peel, green, melon | |
| Mosciano, Gerard P&F 20, No. 4, 23, (1995) | At 30.00 ppm. Waxy, fatty, citrus and orange peel with a slight green melon nuance |
| Useful in orange, grapefruit, bergamot flavors. | Orange |
| General comment | Orange, lime |
| (data available) |
| Applications | |
| Odor purposes | Acacia , Aldehydic , Amber , Bergamot , Blue grass , Blue mist , Bubble gum , Butter , Butterscotch , Cassia , Cassia blossom , Cherry , Citronella , Citrus , Clary sage oil replacer , Coconut , Cologne , Coriander , Cranberry , Cyclamen , Fern , Fetes , Fir needle oil replacer , Floral , Gardenia , Ginger , Grapefruit , Green grass , Honey , Honeysuckle , Jasmin , Juniper , Lavender , Lemon , Lemongrass , Lilac , Lime , Magnolia , Mandarin , Neroli , Orange , Orange bitter orange peel , Orange blossom , Orris , Petitgrain , Pineapple , Rain , Raspberry , Rose , Rose red rose , Rose tea rose , Sandalwood , Strawberry , Tangerine , Violet , Wallflower , Woody , Zibeline |
| Flavoring purposes | Coriander , Orange bitter orange peel , Tomato |
| Other purposes | Aimant , Amour-amour , Arpege , Chanel #5 , Cinq fleurs forvil , Clean , Joy , Peel , Tabu , Tide , Topnotes |
| Cosmetic purposes | Masking agents |
| Preferred SDS: View | |
| European information : | |
| Most important hazard(s): | |
| Xi N - Irritant, Dangerous for the environment. | |
| R 38 - Irritating to skin. R 52/53 - Harmful to qauatic organisms, may cause long-term adverse effects in the aquatic environment. S 02 - Keep out of the reach of children. S 26 - In case of contact with eyes, rinse immediately with plenty of water and seek medical advice. S 36 - Wear suitable protective clothing. S 61 - Avoid release to the environment. Refer to special instructions/safety data sheet. | |
| Hazards identification | |
| Classification of the substance or mixture | |
| GHS Classification in accordance with 29 CFR 1910 (OSHA HCS) | |
| Flammable liquids (Category 4), H227 Skin irritation (Category 2), H315 Eye irritation (Category 2A), H319 Specific target organ toxicity - single exposure (Category 3), Respiratory system, H335 | |
| GHS Label elements, including precautionary statements | |
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| Signal word | Warning |
| Hazard statement(s) | |
| H227 - Combustible liquid H315 - Causes skin irritation H319 - Causes serious eye irritation H335 - May cause respiratory irritation | |
| Precautionary statement(s) | |
| P210 - Keep away from heat/sparks/open flames/hot surfaces. — No smoking. P261 - Avoid breathing dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray. P264 - Wash skin thouroughly after handling. P271 - Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area. P280 - Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection. P302 + P352 - IF ON SKIN: wash with plenty of soap and water. P304 + P340 - IF INHALED: Remove victim to fresh air and Keep at rest in a position comfortable for breathing. P305 + P351 + P338 - IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. P312 - Call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician if you feel unwell. P321 - Specific treatment (see supplemental first aid instructions on this msds). P332 + P313 - IF SKIN irritation occurs: Get medical advice/attention. P337 + P313 - IF eye irritation persists: Get medical advice/attention. P362 - Take off contaminated clothing and wash before reuse. P370 + P378 - In case of fire: Use dry sand, dry chemical or alcohol-resistant foam for extinction. P403 + P233 - Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep container tightly closed. P403 + P235 - Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep cool. P405 - Store locked up. P501 - Dispose of contents/ container to an approved waste disposal plant. | |
| Oral/Parenteral Toxicity: | |
| oral-rat LD50 3730 ul/kg American Industrial Hygiene Association Journal. Vol. 23, Pg. 95, 1962. oral-mouse LD50 > 41750 mg/kg GASTROINTESTINAL: "HYPERMOTILITY, DIARRHEA" SKIN AND APPENDAGES (SKIN): HAIR: OTHER BEHAVIORAL: EXCITEMENT Food and Cosmetics Toxicology. Vol. 2, Pg. 327, 1964. | |
| Dermal Toxicity: | |
| skin-rabbit LD50 5040 ul/kg American Industrial Hygiene Association Journal. Vol. 23, Pg. 95, 1962. | |
| Inhalation Toxicity: | |
| Not determined | |
| Category: | |||
| flavor and fragrance agents | |||
| IFRA Code of Practice Notification of the 49th Amendment to the IFRA Code of Practice | |||
| Recommendation for decanal (aldehyde C-10) usage levels up to: | |||
| 1.0000 % in the fragrance concentrate. | |||
| Use levels for FEMA GRAS flavoring substances on which the FEMA Expert Panel based its judgments that the substances are generally recognized as safe (GRAS). | |||
| The Expert Panel also publishes separate extensive reviews of scientific information on all FEMA GRAS flavoring substances and can be found at FEMA Flavor Ingredient Library | |||
| publication number: 3 | |||
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| average usual ppm | average maximum ppm | ||
| baked goods: | - | 6.60000 | |
| beverages(nonalcoholic): | - | 2.30000 | |
| beverages(alcoholic): | - | - | |
| breakfast cereal: | - | - | |
| cheese: | - | - | |
| chewing gum: | - | 0.60000 | |
| condiments / relishes: | - | - | |
| confectionery froastings: | - | - | |
| egg products: | - | - | |
| fats / oils: | - | - | |
| fish products: | - | - | |
| frozen dairy: | - | 4.10000 | |
| fruit ices: | - | 4.10000 | |
| gelatins / puddings: | - | 3.00000 | |
| granulated sugar: | - | - | |
| gravies: | - | - | |
| hard candy: | - | 5.70000 | |
| imitation dairy: | - | - | |
| instant coffee / tea: | - | - | |
| jams / jellies: | - | - | |
| meat products: | - | - | |
| milk products: | - | - | |
| nut products: | - | - | |
| other grains: | - | - | |
| poultry: | - | - | |
| processed fruits: | - | - | |
| processed vegetables: | - | - | |
| reconstituted vegetables: | - | - | |
| seasonings / flavors: | - | - | |
| snack foods: | - | - | |
| soft candy: | - | - | |
| soups: | - | - | |
| sugar substitutes: | - | - | |
| sweet sauces: | - | - | |
| European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) reference(s): |
| Scientific Opinion on the safety and efficacy of straight-chain primary aliphatic alcohols/aldehydes/acids, acetals and esters with esters containing saturated alcohols and acetals containing saturated aldehydes (chemical group 1) when used as flavourings for all animal species View page or View pdf |
| EPI System: View |
| Cancer Citations:Search |
| Toxicology Citations:Search |
| EPA Substance Registry Services (TSCA):112-31-2 |
| EPA ACToR:Toxicology Data |
| EPA Substance Registry Services (SRS):Registry |
| Laboratory Chemical Safety Summary :8175 |
| National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases:Data |
| WISER:UN 3082 |
| WGK Germany:2 |
| decanal |
| Chemidplus:0000112312 |
| EPA/NOAA CAMEO:hazardous materials |
| RTECS:HD6000000 for cas# 112-31-2 |