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Decanal, 96%
Description
Decanal is used in fragrances and flavoring and it is an important component in citrus along with octanal, citral, and sinensal. It is also used in Air Care Products, Laundry and Dishwashing Products, Personal Care Products.
This Thermo Scientific Chemicals brand product was originally part of the Alfa Aesar product portfolio. Some documentation and label information may refer to the legacy brand. The original Alfa Aesar product / item code or SKU reference has not changed as a part of the brand transition to Thermo Scientific Chemicals.
Decanal is used in fragrances and flavoring and it is an important component in citrus along with octanal, citral, and sinensal. It is also used in Air Care Products, Laundry and Dishwashing Products, Personal Care Products.
Solubility
Insoluble in water.
Notes
Air Sensitive. Store away from strong oxidizing agents. keep container tightly closed. Store in cool, dry conditions in well sealed containers.

Specifications
Specifications
Melting Point | -5°C |
Density | 0.828 |
Boiling Point | 207°C to 209°C |
Flash Point | 85°C (185°F) |
Assay Percent Range | 96% |
Refractive Index | 1.428 |
Linear Formula | CH3(CH2)8CHO |
Quantity | 500 mL |
Beilstein | 1362530 |
Sensitivity | Air Sensitive |
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Safety and Handling
Hazard Category | H227-H315-H319-H335 |
Hazard Statement | GHS H Statement H315-H319-H335-H227 Causes skin irritation. Causes serious eye irritation. May cause respiratory irritation. Combustible liquid. |
Precautionary Statement | P210-P233-P235-P240-P241-P242-P243-P261-P264b-P271-P280-P302+P352-P304+P340-P305+P351+P338-P312-P332+P313-P362-P370+P378q-P374-P501c |
EINECSNumber | 203-957-4 |
RTECSNumber | HD6000000 |
TSCA | Yes |
Recommended Storage | Ambient temperatures; Store under Argon |
RUO – Research Use Only
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