Undecanal

HCID 8186

Basic information

CAS
112-44-7
Standard SMILES
CCCCCCCCCCC=O
InChIKey
KMPQYAYAQWNLME-UHFFFAOYSA-N
Molecular formula
C11H22O
Average molar mass
170.29 g/mol
Monoisotopic mass
170.16706532

Overview

Undecanal is a saturated fatty aldehyde formally arising from reduction of the carboxylic acid group of undecanoic acid. It is a component of essential oils from citrus plants like Citrus reticulata. It has a role as a volatile oil component, an antimycobacterial drug and a plant metabolite. It is a n-alkanal, a saturated fatty aldehyde and a medium-chain fatty aldehyde. It is a tautomer of an undec-1-en-1-ol.

Names & identifiers

Preferred name
Undecanal
IUPAC
undecanal
English name
Undecanal
Molecular formula
C11H22O
Molecular weight
170.29

Names & synonyms

UNDECANAL112-44-7Undecyl aldehydeUndecanaldehyden-UndecanalUndecylic aldehyde1-UndecanalHendecanalHendecanaldehydeUndecylaldehyden-Undecyl aldehydeC11 aldehyde
Show more names
ALDEHYDE C-11ALDEHYDE C-11 UNDECYLICFEMA 3092UndecanylaldehydeUndecal
FEMA No. 3092Undecanone, alpha-B6P0A9PSHNDTXSID4021688DTXCID901688NSC-22578CHEBI:46202RefChem:193068

Database identifiers

CAS
112-44-7
PubChem CID
8186
DTXSID
DTXSID4021688
ChEMBL
CHEMBL1236576
ChEBI
CHEBI:46202
UNII
B6P0A9PSHN
EC Number
203-972-6
Nikkaji
J61.748B

Properties

Computed structural properties

XLogP
4.3
Topological polar surface area
17.1 Ų
Hydrogen bond donors
0
Hydrogen bond acceptors
1
Rotatable bonds
9
Heavy atoms
12

Experimental & physicochemical properties

Chemical ClassesOther Classes -> Aldehydes
DrugsPharmaceuticals -> Listed in ZINC15
LipidsFatty Acyls [FA] -> Fatty aldehydes [FA06]
SpringerMaterials PropertiesBoiling point
FragrancesFragrance Ingredient (Undecanal) -> IFRA transparency List
Food AdditivesFLAVORING AGENT OR ADJUVANT -> FDA Substance added to food

Physicochemical properties

Melting point
-2 °C · -2 °C (lit.)
Boiling point
109 · 109-115 °C/5 mmHg (lit.)
Density
0.825 g/mL · 0.825 g/mL at 25 °C (lit.)
vapor density
5.94 · 5.94 (vs air)
vapor pressure
38 Pa · 38Pa at 20℃
FEMA
3092 · 3092 | UNDECANAL

Safety & regulation

GHS classification

GHS Classification · 4 items

Warning

H315 (84%): Causes skin irritation [Warning Skin corrosion/irritation]

P264, P273, P280, P302+P352, P321, P332+P317, P362+P364, and P501 (click each P-code to see the statement)

Aggregated GHS information provided per 1877 reports by companies from 15 notifications to the ECHA C&L Inventory. Each notification may be associated with multiple companies.

Hazard information

Regulatory Information · 4 items

Chemical: Undecanal

Undecanal is listed on the EPA's Chemical Data Reporting (CDR) system. Manufacturers and importers of Undecanal are required to report information about their production and use of this chemical to the EPA under the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA). (40 eCFR Part 711)

Status: Active Update: 22-10-2021 https://echa.europa.eu/registration-dossier/-/registered-dossier/10847

Undecanal: Does not have an individual approval but may be used under an appropriate group standard

Hazards Summary · 1 item

A mild skin irritant; [RTECS] n-Alkyl Aldehydes: Category members and supporting chemicals demonstrate skin and eye irritation; No evidence of skin sensitization; Low acute toxicity by dermal and oral exposure; Moderate acute inhalation toxicity; Moderate to high toxicity by repeated inhalation exposures; Moderate toxicity by repeated-dose oral administration; Low hazards for reproductive and developmental toxicity; [EPA ChAMP: Hazard Characterization] Safe when used as a flavoring agent in food; [JECFA] A skin and strong eye irritant; [Sigma-Aldrich MSDS]

Hazard Classes and CategoriesSkin Irrit. 2 (84%)

Safety data

PPE
Eyeshields, Gloves, type ABEK (EN14387) respirator filter
wgk
1
tsca
TSCA listed
rtecs
YQ1500000
hs_code
2912.19.5000
risk_code
36/37/38-38

Chemistry & industry

Pharmacology

Cellular LocationsMembrane

Uses & manufacturing

UsesUsed as flavoring agent or adjuvant; [FDA]
U.S. Production2023: 10,000,000 - <25,000,000 lb
Consumer UsesFragrance
Industry UsesIntermediate
Household ProductsInformation on 13 consumer products that contain Undecanal in the following categories is provided:
Use Classification · 4 items

Fragrance Ingredients

Flavoring Agents -> JECFA Flavorings Index

Flavouring Agent -> FLAVOURING_AGENT -> JECFA Functional Classes

Flavouring Agent -> FLAVOURING_AGENT -> JECFA Functional Classes

Applications · 4 items

OccurrenceReported found in essential oils of citrus peels, lemon, caviar, cooked beef, chicken, lamb, pork, coriander leaf, cucumber, fish, grapefruit juice, apple, orange juice, bilberry, cranberry, raspberry, blackberry, carrot, celery, baked potato, Gruyere cheese, Russian cheese, butter, milk, fatty fish, hop oil, beer, cognac, tea, peanut oil, pecan, starfruit, coriander seed, rice, calamus, buckwheat, red sage, loganberry and maté.

UsesPerfumery, flavors.

UsesUndecanal is a flavoring agent that is a liquid, colorless or pale yellow, with a sweet odor. it is soluble in most fixed oils, mineral oil, and propylene glycol; insoluble in glycerin. it is obtained by chemical synthesis. it is also termed aldehyde c-11 undecyclic and n-undecyl aldehyde.

General DescriptionUndecanal is a volatile flavor compound identified in grapefruit oil and orange essential oil. It is used as a pharmaceutical intermediate.

Preparation methods

PreparationUsually prepared by oxidation of the corresponding alcohol or reduction of the corresponding acid.

Suppliers100 total

梯希爱(上海)化成工业发展有限公司021-67121386 · [email protected]
湖北永阔科技有限公司027-59223108 15972152991 · [email protected]
上海阿拉丁生化科技股份有限公司400-6206333 13167063860 · [email protected]
湖北万得化工有限公司15377098680 15377098680 · [email protected]
成都超九八生物科技有限公司13348960310 13348960310 · [email protected]
Additional notes · 1 item

DefinitionChEBI: Undecanal is a saturated fatty aldehyde formally arising from reduction of the carboxylic acid group of undecanoic acid. It is a component of essential oils from citrus plants like Citrus reticulata. It has a role as an antimycobacterial drug, a volatile oil component and a plant metabolite. It is a saturated fatty aldehyde, a n-alkanal and a medium-chain fatty aldehyde. It is a tautomer of an undec-1-en-1-ol.

Related reactions

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