Description

(Z)-2-Decenal is a high-purity, unsaturated aliphatic aldehyde characterized by its distinct fatty, citrus-like odor. This compound serves as a valuable intermediate and flavor/fragrance ingredient due to its unique organoleptic properties and chemical reactivity. It is essential for manufacturers in the flavor & fragrance, food, and fine chemical synthesis industries seeking to develop complex aroma profiles or perform targeted organic transformations.

Application

• Flavor & Fragrance (F&F) Industry: A key component for creating and enhancing citrus, fatty, and green notes in perfumes, cosmetics, and personal care products.
• Food Flavoring: Used as a flavoring agent to impart or augment citrus and fatty nuances in processed foods, beverages, and confectionery.
• Organic Synthesis: Acts as a versatile building block for synthesizing more complex molecules, including other aldehydes, alcohols, and acids, in pharmaceutical and agrochemical research.
• Chemical Intermediate: Employed in the production of specialty chemicals, where its reactive aldehyde group is utilized for condensation or addition reactions.
• Research & Development: Serves as a standard or reagent in analytical chemistry and sensory science studies related to lipid oxidation and flavor chemistry.

Basic Information

Product Name	(Z)-2-Decenal
CAS No.	2497-25-8
Molecular Formula	C10H18O
Molecular Weight	154.25 g/mol
Synonyms	cis-2-Decenal; (Z)-Dec-2-enal; 2-Decenal, (Z)-; trans-2-Decenal (isomer); Dec-2-en-1-al; 2-Decen-1-al; (2Z)-2-Decenal; 2-Decenal (mixed isomers)
EINECS	219-690-8

Quality Control

Our (Z)-2-Decenal is produced under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including Gas Chromatography (GC) and Infrared Spectroscopy (IR), to ensure identity, purity, and consistency. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing assay, isomer content, and impurity profiles are provided and available upon request to support your quality assurance protocols.

Storage

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

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to reference spectrum
Assay (GC)	≥ 95.0% (Z-isomer)
Refractive Index (20°C)	1.445 - 1.455
Specific Gravity (20/20°C)	0.840 - 0.860
Related Substances (GC)	Total impurities ≤ 5.0%

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