Description

10-Undecenal is a versatile, naturally occurring aliphatic aldehyde with a distinctive, powerful, and waxy-rosy odor. This compound is highly valued as a key fragrance ingredient and a crucial intermediate in the synthesis of more complex aroma chemicals. It is essential for manufacturers in the flavors and fragrances, cosmetics, and fine chemical industries seeking to create sophisticated, long-lasting scent profiles.

Application

• Fragrance Ingredient: A primary building block in perfumery, imparting waxy, rosy, and citrus-like notes to fine fragrances, soaps, detergents, and cosmetic products.
• Flavoring Agent: Used to create or enhance fruity and citrus flavor nuances in food and beverage applications, where permitted.
• Chemical Intermediate: Serves as a key precursor in organic synthesis for the production of other high-value aroma chemicals, such as undecenol and various esters.
• Cosmetic Formulations: Incorporated into lotions, creams, and personal care items to provide a pleasant, stable fragrance character.
• Household & Industrial Products: Used in air fresheners, cleaning agents, and fabric softeners to deliver a fresh, clean scent profile.
• Research & Development: Employed in academic and industrial R&D labs for studying organic reactions and developing new synthetic pathways.

Basic Information

Product Name	10-Undecenal
CAS No.	143-14-6
Molecular Formula	C₁₁H₂₀O
Molecular Weight	168.28 g/mol
Synonyms	10-Hendecenal; Undec-10-enal; 10-Undecen-1-al; Aldehyde C-11 undecylenic; Undecylenic aldehyde; 1-Undecen-11-al; 10-Undecenaldehyde; FEMA 3095
EINECS	205-588-5

Quality Control

Our 10-Undecenal is produced under strict quality management protocols to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. We adhere to relevant industry standards for fragrance and flavor ingredients. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and physical parameters is provided with every shipment to guarantee product integrity and support your quality assurance processes.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, well-ventilated area at 15-25°C. This product is easily oxidized (store under inert atmosphere) and is highly volatile. Keep away from strong oxidizing agents, strong acids, and strong bases.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Clear, colorless to pale yellow liquid
Odor	Characteristic, waxy-rosy
Identification (IR)	Conforms to reference spectrum
Assay (GC)	≥ 95.0%
Refractive Index (20°C)	1.440 - 1.450
Specific Gravity (20/20°C)	0.840 - 0.850

Note: Specifications can be tailored. Please contact us for the detailed technical data sheet of a specific grade.