Description

cis-4-Decenal is a high-purity, unsaturated aliphatic aldehyde of significant commercial interest. This compound serves as a key flavor and fragrance intermediate, prized for its ability to impart unique fatty, citrus, and waxy notes. It is essential for manufacturers in the flavor & fragrance, food, and cosmetic industries seeking to develop sophisticated organoleptic profiles.

Application

• Flavor & Fragrance Industry: A crucial building block for synthesizing complex aroma chemicals and creating natural-tasting flavorings for dairy, meat, and fruit applications.
• Food Additives: Used to enhance or replicate fatty, creamy, and citrus notes in processed foods, beverages, and confectionery.
• Cosmetics & Personal Care: Incorporated as a fragrance component in perfumes, lotions, soaps, and other scented products.
• Chemical Synthesis: Serves as a versatile intermediate in organic synthesis for producing more complex aldehydes, alcohols, and other derivatives.
• Research & Development: Utilized in analytical laboratories and R&D departments for method development, reference standards, and studying lipid oxidation products.

Basic Information

Product Name	cis-4-Decenal
CAS No.	21662-09-9
Molecular Formula	C10H18O
Molecular Weight	154.25 g/mol
Synonyms	(Z)-4-Decenal; (4Z)-4-Decenal; 4-Decenal, (4Z)-; 4-cis-Decenal; (Z)-Dec-4-enal; FEMA 3264; cis-4-Decen-1-al; 4-Decen-1-al, (4Z)-
EINECS	244-519-8

Quality Control

Our cis-4-Decenal is produced under strict quality management protocols. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including GC and GC-MS, to ensure high purity and consistent organoleptic properties. We provide comprehensive Certificates of Analysis (COA) with each shipment, detailing purity, identity, and specific impurity profiles to meet the stringent requirements of the flavor, fragrance, and food industries.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store under an inert atmosphere (e.g., nitrogen) in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area. Recommended storage temperature is 2-8°C to maximize stability and shelf life. Keep away from heat, sparks, and open flames.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to reference spectrum
Assay (GC)	≥ 97.0%
Odor	Characteristic fatty, citrus, waxy
Refractive Index (20°C)	1.440 - 1.450
Specific Gravity (20°C)	0.840 - 0.850

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