Bibliotheca gasorum et solventium
Decanal
دکانال · Decanale · デカナール · Деканаль · Dekanal · 癸醛 · Dekanal
| CAS | 112-31-2 |
|---|---|
| EC | 203-957-4 |
| Formula | C10H20O |
| Massa molaris | 156.26 g/mol |
| Punctum inflammationis | 85 °C |
| Densitas relativa gasi aut vaporis (aer = 1) | 5.39 |
| GHS | Cautio · H315, H319, H412 |
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. Decaldehyde is a colorless to light yellow liquid with a pleasant odor. Floats on water. Freezing point is 64 °F. (USCG, 1999)