2-Decenal
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| Preferred IUPAC name
Dec-2-enal | |
| Other names
Dec-2-en-1-al
2-Decenaldehyde Dec-2-enaldehyde 3-Heptylacrolein | |
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| ECHA InfoCard | 100.021.339 |
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| 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) |
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| H315, H319 | |
| P264, P280, P302+P352, P305+P351+P338, P321, P332+P313, P337+P313, P362 | |
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Except where otherwise noted, data are given for materials in their standard state (at 25 °C [77 °F], 100 kPa).
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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.