LAURIC ALDEHYDE

Description

LAURIC ALDEHYDE is identified by CAS 112-54-9, molecular formula C12H24O and molecular weight 184.18 g/mol. UNII C42O120SEF; ChEBI 27836; InChIKey HFJRKMMYBMWEAD-UHFFFAOYSA-N. Boiling Point: 185.00 °C. @ 100.00 mm Hg; Boiling Point: 249 °C; Melting Point: 44.5 °C.

Identification

CAS Registry Number	112-54-9
PubChem CID	8194
Molecular formula	C12H24O
Molecular weight	184.18 g/mol
IUPAC name	dodecanal
InChIKey	HFJRKMMYBMWEAD-UHFFFAOYSA-N
UNII (FDA)	C42O120SEF
ChEBI ID	CHEBI:27836
FEMA number	2615
JECFA number	110

Computed Descriptors

Molecular Weight	184.32
XLogP3	4.9
Hydrogen Bond Donor Count	0
Hydrogen Bond Acceptor Count	1
Rotatable Bond Count	10
Exact Mass	184.182715385
Monoisotopic Mass	184.182715385
Topological Polar Surface Area	17.1
Heavy Atom Count	13
Formal Charge	0

Physical & Chemical Properties

Boiling Point	185.00 °C. @ 100.00 mm Hg
Boiling Point	249 °C
Melting Point	44.5 °C
Density	0.826-0.836
Vapor Pressure	0.01 [mmHg]
Refractive Index	1.433-1.439

Physical description & handling notes

• CBI; Liquid
• Colorless solid or liquid with a strong floral odor; [Hawley] Colorless liquid; [MSDSonline]
• Solid
• colourless to light yellow liquid/fatty odour
• soluble in alcohol, most fixed oils, propylene glycol (may be turbid); insoluble in glycerol, water
• 1 ml in 2 ml of 80% alcohol (in ethanol)

Regulatory Status

Regulatory & Food Contact	EU Flavoring substances FDA Substance added to food: FLAVORING AGENT OR ADJUVANT Flavoring Agents FLAVOURING_AGENT: Flavouring Agent Citrus, Fat, Lily Not evaluated

GHS Hazard Classification

Reported hazard statements	H315 (99.7%), H317 (77.7%), H319 (77.7%), H411 (23%)

Documented Uses

• Used in perfumes and as a flavoring agent; [Hawley]
• Flavoring Agents -> JECFA Flavorings Index
• Flavouring Agent -> FLAVOURING_AGENT -> JECFA Functional Classes
• Information on 64 consumer products that contain Lauraldehyde in the following categories is provided:
• 2023: 8,500,000 - <10,000,000 lb
• 2022: 8,500,000 - <10,000,000 lb

Synonyms

DODECANAL; Dodecyl aldehyde; 112-54-9; Lauraldehyde; Lauric aldehyde; Lauryl aldehyde; n-Dodecanal; Dodecanaldehyde; n-Dodecyl aldehyde; n-Lauraldehyde; Duodecylic aldehyde; n-Dodecylic aldehyde; Laurylaldehyde; C12 aldehyde; FEMA No. 2615; C42O120SEF

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the CAS number and molecular formula of LAURIC ALDEHYDE?

CAS 112-54-9; molecular formula C12H24O; molecular weight 184.18 g/mol.

What other names is LAURIC ALDEHYDE known by?

DODECANAL, Dodecyl aldehyde, 112-54-9, Lauraldehyde, Lauric aldehyde, Lauryl aldehyde.

What is the regulatory status of LAURIC ALDEHYDE?

Documented regulatory listings: EU Flavoring substances; FDA Substance added to food: FLAVORING AGENT OR ADJUVANT; Flavoring Agents.

Is LAURIC ALDEHYDE classified as hazardous?

Hazard statements reported: H315, H317, H319, H411.

What are the key physical properties of LAURIC ALDEHYDE?

Boiling Point: 185.00 °C. @ 100.00 mm Hg; Boiling Point: 249 °C; Melting Point: 44.5 °C; Density: 0.826-0.836.

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