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Creation date2015-10-09 22:33:19 UTC
Update date2017-01-19 02:36:40 UTC
FoodComEx IDPC000910
FoodDB RecordFDB012768
Chemical Information
NameDecanal
DescriptionDecanal, also known as n-decyl aldehyde or caprinaldehyde, belongs to the class of organic compounds known as medium-chain aldehydes. These are an aldehyde with a chain length containing between 6 and 12 carbon atoms. Thus, decanal is considered to be a fatty aldehyde lipid molecule. Decanal is a very hydrophobic molecule, practically insoluble in water, and relatively neutral. Decanal is a sweet, aldehydic, and citrus tasting compound. Decanal is found, on average, in the highest concentration within a few different foods, such as corianders, dills, and gingers and in a lower concentration in limes, sweet oranges, and safflowers. Decanal has also been detected, but not quantified in, several different foods, such as fishes, cauliflowers, citrus, fats and oils, and lemon grass. This could make decanal a potential biomarker for the consumption of these foods. Decanal is a potentially toxic compound. Decanal, with regard to humans, has been found to be associated with several diseases such as uremia, asthma, and perillyl alcohol administration for cancer treatment; decanal has also been linked to the inborn metabolic disorder celiac disease. Decanal occurs naturally and is used in fragrances and flavoring. Chronic exposure of uremic toxins can lead to a number of conditions including renal damage, chronic kidney disease and cardiovascular disease. Uremic toxins tend to accumulate in the blood either through dietary excess or through poor filtration by the kidneys. 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.
CAS Number112-31-2
Structure
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Synonyms
SynonymSource
1-DecanalChEBI
1-Decanal(mixed isomers)biospider
1-Decyl aldehydeChEBI
Aldehyde C-10biospider
Aldehyde c10biospider
C-10 Aldehydebiospider
Capraldehydedb_source
Capric aldehydebiospider
Caprinaldehydedb_source
Caprinic aldehydebiospider
Decaldehydebiospider
Decanal (acd/name 4.0)HMDB
Decanaldehydebiospider
Decyl aldehydedb_source
Decylic aldehydebiospider
FEMA 2362db_source
N-decaldehydebiospider
N-decanalbiospider
N-decanal (capric aldehyde)biospider
N-decyl aldehydebiospider
N-decylaldehydebiospider
Chemical FormulaC10H20O
IUPAC namedecanal
InChI IdentifierInChI=1S/C10H20O/c1-2-3-4-5-6-7-8-9-10-11/h10H,2-9H2,1H3
InChI KeyKSMVZQYAVGTKIV-UHFFFAOYSA-N
Isomeric SMILESCCCCCCCCCC=O
Average Molecular Weight156.2652
Monoisotopic Molecular Weight156.151415262
Chemical Taxonomy
Description Belongs to the class of organic compounds known as medium-chain aldehydes. These are an aldehyde with a chain length containing between 6 and 12 carbon atoms.
KingdomOrganic compounds
Super ClassOrganic oxygen compounds
ClassOrganooxygen compounds
Sub ClassCarbonyl compounds
Direct ParentMedium-chain aldehydes
Alternative Parents
Substituents
  • Medium-chain aldehyde
  • Alpha-hydrogen aldehyde
  • Organic oxide
  • Hydrocarbon derivative
  • Aliphatic acyclic compound
Molecular FrameworkAliphatic acyclic compounds
External Descriptors
Physico-Chemical Properties - Experimental
PropertyValueReference
Experimental logPNot Available
Experimental Water SolubilityNot Available
Melting PointMp -5 approx.°DFC
Foods of Origin
FoodContent Range AverageReference
FoodReference
Production Data
Production Methodcommercial
Production Method ReferenceNot Available
Production Method Reference FileNot Available
Quantity AvailableProduction upon request, up to 2 g
Delivery TimeNot Available
Storage Formliquid
Storage Conditions-80°C
StabilityNot Available
PurityNot Available
Spectra
Spectral Data Upon RequestNot Available
Provider Information
Contact NameContact InstitutionContact Email
Rosa Vazquez Fresnovazquezf@ualberta.ca
Commercial Vendors
AKSci U211
Toronto Research Chemicals D212505