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Decanal

Chemical compound

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Decanal is an organic compound with the chemical formula CH₃(CH₂)₈CHO. A colorless oil, it is classified as an aldehyde.

01Occurrence

Decanal occurs naturally in citrus, along with octanal, citral, and sinensal, in buckwheat, and in coriander essential oil. It is used in fragrances and flavoring.

02Preparation

Decanal can be prepared by oxidation of the related alcohol decanol.

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