Overview
Decanal (CAS 112-31-2 ), also known as capric aldehyde, is a medium-chain aliphatic aldehyde used as a fragrance and flavoring ingredient across personal care and food industries.
With a characteristic fresh, citrus-orange odor profile, it functions as a key building block in fragrance compositions and flavor systems where naturalistic citrus or waxy top notes are required.
In fragrance formulation, decanal is a standard component in citrus, floral, and aldehydic fine fragrance accords, contributing lift and diffusion to finished perfumes and functional products.
Food and beverage manufacturers use it as a flavoring agent — FEMA 2362 — to replicate or enhance orange, lemon, and fatty flavor profiles in confectionery, beverages, and dairy products.
In personal care, it appears in soaps, shampoos, and rinse-off products where citrus-forward scent profiles are targeted. It also finds use in printing and packaging applications as an intermediate.
Decanal is supplied as a colorless to pale yellow liquid. It is available in food-grade and fragrance-grade specifications, with purity levels typically at 98% or higher for industrial applications.
Packaging ranges from small drums to bulk quantities to suit both compounders and large-scale industrial buyers. Our material meets rigorous quality standards for global distribution and use.
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Physical Properties
| Melting Point | -5 °C |
| Boiling Point | 208.5 °C |
| Density | 0.830 g/cm³ @ Temp: 15 °C |
| Flash Point | 186 °F |
| Appearance | colourless liquid, an important component of citrus |
| Color | clear, colorless |
| Odor | pleasant smell |
| Form | liquid |
| Water Solubility | INSOLUBLE |
| Vapor Pressure | ~0.15 mm Hg ( 20 °C) |
| Refractive Index | n 20/D 1.428(lit.) |
| Log P | 3.8 at 35℃ |
Safety & Handling
Warning GHS07 Hazard Statements H227 Combustible liquid H315 Causes skin irritation H319 Causes serious eye irritation H335 May cause respiratory irritation H412 Harmful to aquatic life with long lasting effects Precautionary Statements P210 Keep away from heat, hot surfaces, sparks, open flames and other ignition sources. No smoking. P261 Avoid breathing dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray. P264 Wash … thoroughly after handling. P271 Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area. P273 Avoid release to the environment. P280 Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection. P319 Get medical advice/attention if you feel unwell. P321 Specific treatment (see … on this label). P403 Store in a well-ventilated place. P405 Store locked up. P501 Dispose of contents/container in accordance with local regulations. P264+P265 Wash … thoroughly after handling. P302+P352 IF ON SKIN: Wash with plenty of water. P304+P340 IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing. P332+P317 Get emergency medical help. P337+P317 If eye irritation persists: Get medical advice/attention. Get emergency medical help. P362+P364 Take off contaminated clothing and wash it before reuse. P370+P378 Use … for extinction. P403+P233 Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep container tightly closed. P305+P351+P338 IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing.
Trade & Regulatory
| HS Code | 29121900 |
| WGK (Germany) | 2 |
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Chemical Properties
- CAS Number
- 112-31-2
- EC Number
- 203-957-4
- Mol. Weight
- 156.26
- HS Code
- 29121900
- Category
- Surfactants