trans-2-Decenal
- CAS No.
- 3913-81-3
- Chemical Name:
- trans-2-Decenal
- Synonyms
- 2-Decenal, (E)-;(E)-2-decenal;DECENAL;TRANS-2-DECENAL;(2E)-2-Decenal;(E)-Dec-2-enal;FEMA 2366;(E)-2-Decenol;DECENAL-4-TRANS;TRANS-2-DECEN-1-AL
- CBNumber:
- CB8464811
- Molecular Formula:
- C10H18O
- Molecular Weight:
- 154.25
- MDL Number:
- MFCD00014679
- MOL File:
- 3913-81-3.mol
- MSDS File:
- SDS
- TDS File:
- TDS
| Boiling point | 78-80 °C3 mm Hg(lit.) |
|---|---|
| Density | 0.841 g/mL at 25 °C(lit.) |
| refractive index |
n |
| FEMA | 2366 | 2-DECENAL |
| FLAVIS Number | 05.191 | trans-2-Decenal |
| Flash point | 205 °F |
| storage temp. | 2-8°C |
| solubility | Chlorofrom (Slightly), DMSO (Slightly), Ethyl Acetate (Slightly) |
| form | Liquid |
| color | Clear colorless to light yellow |
| Odor | at 10.00 % in dipropylene glycol. waxy fatty earthy green cilantro mushroom aldehydic fried chicken fat tallow |
| Odor Type | fatty |
| biological source | synthetic |
| Water Solubility | INSOLUBLE |
| BRN | 1704445 |
| Major Application | flavors and fragrances |
| Cosmetics Ingredients Functions | PERFUMING |
| InChI | 1S/C10H18O/c1-2-3-4-5-6-7-8-9-10-11/h8-10H,2-7H2,1H3/b9-8+ |
| InChIKey | MMFCJPPRCYDLLZ-CMDGGOBGSA-N |
| SMILES | [H]C(=O)\C([H])=C(/[H])CCCCCCC |
| LogP | 3.70 |
| CAS DataBase Reference | 3913-81-3(CAS DataBase Reference) |
| EWG's Food Scores | 1 |
| FDA UNII | E93S23U2BU |
| NIST Chemistry Reference | 2-Decenal, (e)-(3913-81-3) |
| EPA Substance Registry System | 2-Decenal, (2E)- (3913-81-3) |
| UNSPSC Code | 85151701 |
| NACRES | NA.24 |
SAFETY
Risk and Safety Statements
| Symbol(GHS) | ![]() ![]() GHS07,GHS09 |
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| Signal word | Warning | |||||||||
| Hazard statements | H317-H319-H400 | |||||||||
| Precautionary statements | P273-P280-P302+P352-P305+P351+P338 | |||||||||
| PPE | Eyeshields, Faceshields, Gloves, type ABEK (EN14387) respirator filter | |||||||||
| Hazard Codes | Xi,N | |||||||||
| Risk Statements | 41-43-50/53-36 | |||||||||
| Safety Statements | 26-36/37-60-61-36/37/39 | |||||||||
| RIDADR | UN 3082 9/PG 3 | |||||||||
| WGK Germany | 3 | |||||||||
| RTECS | HE2070000 | |||||||||
| F | 10 | |||||||||
| TSCA | TSCA listed | |||||||||
| HazardClass | 3 | |||||||||
| PackingGroup | II | |||||||||
| HS Code | 29121990 | |||||||||
| Storage Class | 10 - Combustible liquids | |||||||||
| Hazard Classifications | Aquatic Acute 1 Eye Irrit. 2 Skin Sens. 1 |
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| Limited Quantities | 5.0 L (1.3 gallons) (liquid) or 5.0 kg (11 lbs) (solid) | |||||||||
| Excepted Quantities | Max Inner Pack (30g or 30ml) and Max Outer Pack (1Kg or 1L) | |||||||||
| NFPA 704 |
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trans-2-Decenal price More Price(40)
| Manufacturer | Product number | Product description | CAS number | Packaging | Price | Updated | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sigma-Aldrich | W236608 | trans-2-Decenal ≥95%, FCC, FG | 3913-81-3 | 1 each | $58 | 2026-04-30 | Buy |
| Sigma-Aldrich | W236608 | trans-2-Decenal ≥95%, FCC, FG | 3913-81-3 | 200g | $205 | 2026-04-30 | Buy |
| Sigma-Aldrich | W236608 | trans-2-Decenal ≥95%, FCC, FG | 3913-81-3 | 1kg | $758 | 2026-04-30 | Buy |
| Sigma-Aldrich | 91309 | trans-2-Decenal analytical standard | 3913-81-3 | 1ml | $260 | 2026-04-30 | Buy |
| Sigma-Aldrich | 30658 | trans-2-Decenal ≥95.0% (GC) | 3913-81-3 | 10ml | $92.7 | 2026-04-30 | Buy |
trans-2-Decenal Chemical Properties, Uses, Production
Chemical Properties
clear colorless to light yellow liquid
Chemical Properties
2-Decanal has a powerful waxy, orange aroma.
Occurrence
Reported found in bitter orange peel, blackberry, ginger, butter, mushroom, kiwi, bacon fat, roast beef, beef fat, heated beef fat, bilberries, carrot root, boiled chicken, chicken broth, cranberry press residue, ham, lingonberry, orange, heated pork fat, potato chip, soy bean, boiled mutton, tea, roasted filberts, roasted peanuts and coriander leaf.
Uses
trans-2-Decenal is an important raw material and intermediate used in organic synthesis, pharmaceuticals, agrochemicals and dyestuff. Trans-2-Decenal Natural (Neat) is a colourless to pale yellow liquid with an orange floral odour. The liquid has a fatty, fried, citrus taste and is a flavouring agent.
Preparation
By reaction of octanal and ethyl vinyl ether and subsequent hydrolysis.
Definition
ChEBI: A decenal containing a double bond at position 2 (the trans-stereoisomer).
Aroma threshold values
Detection: 1 ppb; aroma characteristics at 1.0%: waxy, fatty, earthy, coriander, green, mushroom, aldehydic with a chicken and pork fat nuance.
Taste threshold values
Taste characteristics at 1.0 ppm: waxy, fatty, earthy, coriander, mushroom, green with a pork fat nuance.
Synthesis Reference(s)
Tetrahedron Letters, 26, p. 3613, 1985 DOI: 10.1016/S0040-4039(00)89204-7
General Description
trans-2-Decenal is one of the compounds that contribute to the taste and odor problem in drinking water. It was determined in water samples by headspace solid-phase microextraction (SPME) coupled with gas chromatography-mass spectrometry. It also shows strong nematicidal activity.
trans-2-Decenal Preparation Products And Raw materials
| Supplier | Tel | Country | ProdList | Advantage | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hefei Xiang'an Biotechnology Co., Ltd | 13818478267 | 452998455@qq.com | China | 37 | 58 |
| J & K SCIENTIFIC LTD. | 18210857532 18210857532 | jkinfo@jkchemical.com | China | 96815 | 76 |
| Alfa Aesar | 400-6106006 | saleschina@alfa-asia.com | China | 30103 | 84 |
| TCI (Shanghai) Development Co., Ltd. | 021-67121386 | Sales-CN@TCIchemicals.com | China | 24512 | 81 |
| Energy Chemical | 400-0056266 | sales8178@energy-chemical.com | China | 44850 | 61 |
| Shanghai Hanhong Scientific Co.,Ltd. | 021-54306202 13764082696 | info@hanhongsci.com | China | 42917 | 64 |
| jiliang chemicals | 21-62165282 | bidingchem@163.com | China | 1395 | 60 |
| Beijing Isomersyn Technology CO;LTD | 010-82954736 13391601435 | sales@isomersyn.com | China | 3294 | 57 |
| Syntechem Co.,Ltd | info@syntechem.com | China | 12973 | 57 | |
| Sichuan Kulinan Technology Co., Ltd | 400-1166-196 18981987031 | cdhxsj@163.com | China | 11674 | 57 |
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$10.00 | 1kg | 99% | 100 mt | Hebei Chuanghai Biotechnology Co., Ltd |
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