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Decanal dimethyl acetal

CAS: 7779-41-1

Overview

Decanal dimethyl acetal (CAS 7779-41-1 ), also known as 1,1-Dimethoxydecane and Decylaldehyde DMA, is a fragrance and flavoring ingredient used across personal care and food applications.

It functions as a protected aldehyde delivery form, releasing decanal's characteristic waxy, citrus-peel character under controlled conditions. In fragrance formulation, it offers improved stability over free decanal.

This stability in alkaline or reactive bases makes it preferred for soaps, detergents, and rinse-off personal care products where aldehydes degrade quickly. It is a versatile component for industrial use.

Food and beverage manufacturers use it as a FEMA 2363 -approved flavoring agent to impart fresh, fatty citrus notes in citrus flavor compositions, dairy products, and beverages.

Perfumers incorporate it into fine fragrance and functional fragrance bases where a cleaner, less volatile aldehyde profile is needed. It provides a sophisticated olfactory profile for various blends.

Its slower hydrolysis rate compared to the parent aldehyde also supports longer-lasting scent performance in leave-on cosmetic formulations. This ensures the fragrance remains consistent over time.

Decanal dimethyl acetal is supplied as a clear liquid. It is available in flavor and fragrance grades, with food-grade material conforming to regulatory specifications for use in flavor applications.

Typical commercial packaging ranges from small sample quantities through drum-scale supply for industrial formulators. This ensures flexible procurement options for manufacturers of all sizes.

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Physical Properties

Boiling Point218 °C(lit.)
Density0.83 g/mL at 25 °C(lit.)
Flash Point199 °F
ColorColourless
Odorat 10.00 % in dipropylene glycol. waxy herbal citrus green neroli
FormOil
Refractive Indexn 20/D 1.424(lit.)
Log P4.33

Safety & Handling

Warning GHS07 GHS09

Trade & Regulatory

UN Number3082
Packing GroupIII
WGK (Germany)2

Other Names

11-Dimethoxydecane | Decane11-dimethoxy- | Decylaldehyde DMA | Decylaldehyde dimethyl acetal | Capraldehyde dimethyl acetal | Aldehyde C-10 dimethylacetal | 1010-Dimethoxydecane

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Chemical Properties

CAS Number
7779-41-1
EC Number
231-928-6
Mol. Weight
202.33

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