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decanal; n-decaldehyde; n-decanal; capraldehyde


Name(s) decanal; n-decaldehyde; n-decanal; capraldehyde
Scientific name(s) capric aldehyde
Formula C10H20O
Molecular mass 156.269
IUPAC name decanal
INCHI InChI=1S/C10H20O/c1-2-3-4-5-6-7-8-9-10-11/h10H,2-9H2,1H3
SMILE CCCCCCCCCC=O
CAS ID 112-31-2
PubChem ID 8175
DrugBank ID Not available
CHEBI ID Not available
Description Constituent of Cassia, Neroli and other oils especies citrus peel oilsand is also present in coriander leaf or seed, caviar, roast turkey, roast filbert, green tea, fish oil, hop oil and beer. Flavouring agent_x000D_ _x000D_ Decanal is an organic compound with the chemical formula C9H19CHO. It is the simplest ten-carbon aldehyde. Decanal occurs naturally and is used in fragrances and flavoring. Decanal occurs in nature and is an important component in citrus along with octanal, citral, and sinensal. Decanal is also an important component of buckwheat odour. Decanal is found in many foods, some of which are lime, citrus, fats and oils, and garden tomato (variety).