Decanal

CAS 112-31-2C10H20OMW 156.26

Decanal (CAS 112-31-2) — formula C10H20O, molecular weight 156.26.

Product Overview

CAS Number	112-31-2
Molecular Formula	C10H20O
Molecular Weight	156.26
Melting Point	64 °F (USCG, 1999)
Boiling Point	404 to 410 °F at 760 mmHg (USCG, 1999)
LogP	3.8

Technical Profile

What this product is

Decanal is a chemical compound with CAS registry number 112-31-2 and molecular formula C10H20O (molecular weight 156.26).

Identification

CAS number: 112-31-2

Its molecular formula C10H20O comprises 10 C, 20 H, 1 O atoms.

Also known as: Decanal · 癸醛 · Aldehyde C10 · N-Decylaldehyde

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the CAS number of Decanal?

The CAS registry number of Decanal is 112-31-2.

What is the molecular formula and molecular weight of Decanal?

Molecular formula C10H20O, molecular weight 156.26.

What other names is Decanal known by?

It is also registered under: Decanal, 癸醛, Aldehyde C10, N-Decylaldehyde.

PubChem Public Data

Independent reference data for Decanal (CAS 112-31-2), compiled from public chemistry databases.

Registry identifiers across databases

CAS Registry Number	112-31-2
PubChem CID	8175
Molecular formula	C10H20O
IUPAC name	decanal
UNII (FDA)	31Z90Q7KQJ
FEMA number	2362
JECFA number	104

Computed descriptors

Molecular Weight	156.26
XLogP3	3.8
Hydrogen Bond Donor Count	0
Hydrogen Bond Acceptor Count	1
Rotatable Bond Count	8
Exact Mass	156.151415257
Monoisotopic Mass	156.151415257
Topological Polar Surface Area	17.1
Heavy Atom Count	11

Physicochemical values on record

Boiling Point	404 to 410 °F at 760 mmHg (USCG, 1999)
Boiling Point	212 °C
Boiling Point	209 °C
Boiling Point	208.5 °C @760 [mm Hg]
Melting Point	64 °F (USCG, 1999)
Melting Point	-3.9 °C
Melting Point	-5 °C
Flash Point	185 °F (USCG, 1999)
Flash Point	83 °C (181 °F) Closed cup
Solubility	In water 0.00156 mg/L at 25 °C

Documented uses on record

Synonyms and trade names

Decanal; Decyl aldehyde; 112-31-2; Capraldehyde; Caprinaldehyde; Decanaldehyde; Capric aldehyde; 1-Decanal; n-Decanal; n-Decyl aldehyde; DECALDEHYDE; n-Decaldehyde; 1-Decyl aldehyde; Aldehyde C10; C-10 aldehyde; Decylic aldehyde

Regulatory listings held on file

Regulatory & Food Contact	EU Flavoring substances FDA Substance added to food: FLAVORING AGENT OR ADJUVANT Flavoring Agents FLAVOURING_AGENT: Flavouring Agent Floral, Fried, Orange Peel, Penetrating, Tallow No safety concern at current levels of intake when used as a flavouring agent
GHS notification summary	2.8% (66 / 2367)

GHS hazard classification

GHS notification summary	2.8% (66 / 2367)
Reported hazard statements	H315 (21.9%), H319 (91.2%), H412 (92.1%), H227, H335

This chemical does not meet GHS hazard criteria for 2.8% (66 of 2367) of reports.

H315 (21.9%): Causes skin irritation [Warning Skin corrosion/irritation]

What the public record says

N-Decylaldehyde · CAS 112-31-2 · C10H20O. UNII 31Z90Q7KQJ. Boiling Point: 404 to 410 °F at 760 mmHg (USCG, 1999); Boiling Point: 212 °C; Boiling Point: 209 °C.

Physical description and handling notes

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