Description / Application
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 n-alkanal, a saturated fatty aldehyde and a medium-chain fatty aldehyde.
Identities
| Alternative Name | Decanal;Capric aldehyde |
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| Molecular Formula | C10H20O |
| Molecular Weight | 156.26 |
| MFCD | MFCD00007031 |
Transport
| DOT UN Number | NA1993 |
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| Hazard Class | Comb liq |
| Packing Group | III |
Safety
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| Signal Word | Warning |
| Hazard Statements | H227;H319;H401;H412 |
| Precautionary Statements | P210;P264;P273;P280;P305+P351+P338;P337+P313;P370+P378;P403+P235;P501 |