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Decanal

Author:Prof. Dr. med. Peter Altmeyer

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Last updated on: 29.10.2020

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1-dec channel; Capricinaldehyde; CAS number: 112-31-2

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Decanal, a naturally occurring (e.g. in orange oil, essential oils of various citrus fruits) colourless aromatic smelling liquid, is an aldehyde with the molecular formula C10 H20 O. Decanal is used as a flavouring agent in the food industry and as a fragrance in cosmetics.

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Last updated on: 29.10.2020

Author: Prof. Dr. med. Peter Altmeyer