Compound Summary

General Compound Information

decanal

Description
Decanal is a saturated fatty aldehyde formally arising from reduction of the carboxy group of capric acid (decanoic acid). It has a role as an antifungal agent, a fragrance and a plant metabolite. It is a saturated fatty aldehyde, a n-alkanal and a medium-chain fatty aldehyde.
Synonyms
Decanal;  Decyl aldehyde;  112-31-2;  Capraldehyde;  Caprinaldehyde;
FlavorDB ID
2548
PUBCHEM ID
8175
Molecular Weight
156.26
Molecular Formula
C10H20O
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CCCCCCCCCC=O
IUPAC Inchikey
KSMVZQYAVGTKIV-UHFFFAOYSA-N
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Compound Quality
Compound Toxicity and Food Additive Safety (OFAS)
Toxicity Summary
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IDENTIFICATION AND USE: Decaldehyde (Decanal) is a colorless to light-yellow liquid. The main use of decanal is for citrus tones and for the manufacture of synthetic citrus oils. In addition, the C10 aldehydes have value as intermediates in the synthesis of pharmaceuticals and in the polymer and pesticide fields. In the aircraft cabin, decanal was produced in the presence of ozone from surface reactions with occupants and their clothing, consistent with the inference that occupants were responsible for the removal of >55% of the ozone in the aircraft cabin.
HUMAN EXPOSURE AND TOXICITY: Decanal was cytotoxic to Hela cells with IC50 less than 20 ug/mL.
ANIMAL STUDIES: Decanal demonstrated antifungal and bactericidal properties.
ECOTOXICITY STUDIES: Decanal did not significantly affect survival or hatching success of the brine shrimp Artemia salina.
Source: DrugBank or Hazardous Substances Data Bank (HSDB)
Food Additive Safety (OFAS)
DECANAL is used for FLAVORING AGENT OR ADJUVANT. More food additive safty information please view GRAS report.
Receptors
Consensus Spectra
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