2-Decenal

2-Decenal
Names
Preferred IUPAC name
Dec-2-enal
Other names
Dec-2-en-1-al
2-Decenaldehyde
Dec-2-enaldehyde
3-Heptylacrolein
Identifiers
3D model (JSmol)
ChEBI
ChEMBL
ChemSpider
ECHA InfoCard 100.021.339
EC Number
  • 223-472-1
  • (E): 223-474-2
UNII
  • InChI=1S/C10H18O/c1-2-3-4-5-6-7-8-9-10-11/h8-10H,2-7H2,1H3/b9-8+
    Key: MMFCJPPRCYDLLZ-CMDGGOBGSA-N
  • CCCCCCC/C=C/C=O
Properties
C10H18O
Molar mass 154.253 g·mol−1
Appearance Clear to yellow, oily liquid
Density 0.841 g/mL
Melting point −16 °C (3 °F; 257 K)
Boiling point 79 °C (174 °F; 352 K)
Hazards
GHS labelling:
Warning
H315, H319
P264, P280, P302+P352, P305+P351+P338, P321, P332+P313, P337+P313, P362
NFPA 704 (fire diamond)
2
1
0
Except where otherwise noted, data are given for materials in their standard state (at 25 °C [77 °F], 100 kPa).
Infobox references

2-Decenal (dec-2-enal) is an organic compound with the chemical formula of C10H18O. It exists as a pair of cis and trans isomers, (2E)-2-decenal and (2Z)-2-decenal. It is an oily, clear liquid under normal conditions, that may be yellow due to impurities. 2-Decenal is described as having a strong, waxy odor. It is found in animal food (in trace quantities), and is part of the essential oil of coriander. 2-Decenal is also used as a flavoring agent.