trans,trans-2,4-Dodecadienal

Independent reference data for trans,trans-2,4-Dodecadienal (CAS 21662-16-8), compiled from public chemistry databases.

Registry identifiers across databases

Computed descriptors

Physicochemical values on record

Documented uses on record

Flavouring Agent -> FLAVOURING_AGENT -> JECFA Functional ClassesFlavoring Agents -> JECFA Flavorings Index

Synonyms and trade names

21662-16-8; (E,E)-2,4-dodecadienal; (2E,4E)-Dodeca-2,4-dienal; Trans,trans-2,4-dodecadienal; (E,E)-2,4-Dodecadien-1-al; 2,4-Dodecadienal, (E,E)-; 2,4-Dodecadienal, (2E,4E)-; (trans,trans)-2,4-Dodecadienal; FEMA No. 3670; 2,4-Dodecadienal, trans,trans-; VO340RJ9LU; EINECS 244-517-1; DTXSID80885175; 2-TRANS-4-TRANS-DODECADIENAL; 2,4-DODECADIEN-1-AL, (E,E)-; RefChem:443879

Regulatory listings held on file

Regulatory & Food Contact	EU Flavoring substances FDA Substance added to food: FLAVOR ENHANCER, FLAVORING AGENT OR ADJUVANT Flavoring Agents FLAVOURING_AGENT: Flavouring Agent Fruit No safety concern at current levels of intake when used as a flavouring agent
GHS notification summary	7.8% (113 / 1443)

GHS hazard classification

GHS notification summary	7.8% (113 / 1443)
Reported hazard statements	H315 (92.2%)

This chemical does not meet GHS hazard criteria for 7.8% (113 of 1443) of reports.

H315 (92.2%): Causes skin irritation [Warning Skin corrosion/irritation]

What the public record says

trans,trans-2,4-Dodecadienal is identified by CAS 21662-16-8, molecular formula C12H20O and molecular weight 180.15 g/mol. UNII VO340RJ9LU; ChEBI 171898; InChIKey QKTZBZWNADPFOL-BNFZFUHLSA-N. Boiling Point: 130.00 °C. @ 6.00 mm Hg; Boiling Point: 130 °C (6 mm Hg); Density: 0.983-0.989.

Physical description and handling notes

Source: PubChem / Wikidata; the batch COA governs where values differ.