Description

Decanal CAS NO 112-31-2 is a saturated fatty aldehyde, specifically a C10 aldehyde, that serves as a key building block and fragrance ingredient. It is valued for its characteristic waxy, citrusy, and orange peel-like aroma, making it a versatile component in complex scent formulations. This compound is essential for manufacturers in the flavor and fragrance, cosmetic, and fine chemical synthesis industries seeking reliable, high-purity intermediates.

Application

• Flavor & Fragrance Industry: A fundamental component in creating citrus, orange, and floral notes for perfumes, colognes, soaps, detergents, and air fresheners.
• Cosmetics & Personal Care: Used as a fragrance ingredient in lotions, creams, shampoos, and other scented personal care products.
• Chemical Synthesis: Acts as a crucial intermediate in the production of other aldehydes, alcohols, acids, and resins through reactions like oxidation, reduction, and condensation.
• Food Flavoring: Employed as a synthetic flavoring agent to impart natural citrus flavors to beverages, candies, and baked goods (where compliant with relevant food-grade regulations).
• Agrochemical Intermediates: Serves as a precursor in the synthesis of certain pesticides and plant growth regulators.
• Research & Development: Utilized in organic chemistry laboratories as a standard or reagent for studying aldehyde chemistry and developing new synthetic pathways.

Basic Information

Product Name	Decanal
CAS No.	112-31-2
Molecular Formula	C10H20O
Molecular Weight	156.27 g/mol
Synonyms	Capraldehyde; Decyl Aldehyde; n-Decanal; Aldehyde C10; Capric Aldehyde; n-Decyl Aldehyde; 1-Decanal; Decanaldehyde
EINECS	203-957-4

Quality Control

Our Decanal is produced under stringent quality management systems to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. We offer various grades, including technical and fragrance grades, tailored to specific application requirements. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles are provided with every shipment to guarantee compliance with your specifications.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, well-ventilated area at room temperature (15-25°C). This product is easily oxidized; for long-term storage or after opening, maintaining an inert atmosphere (e.g., under nitrogen) is recommended to preserve quality and prevent degradation. Keep away from strong oxidizing agents.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms
Assay (GC)	≥ 95.0% (Typical 97.0-99.5%)
Refractive Index (20°C)	1.426 - 1.430
Specific Gravity (20/20°C)	0.823 - 0.832
Acid Value	≤ 5.0 mg KOH/g

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