Dodecanal

HCID 8194

Basic information

CAS
112-54-9
Standard SMILES
CCCCCCCCCCCC=O
InChIKey
HFJRKMMYBMWEAD-UHFFFAOYSA-N
Molecular formula
C12H24O
Average molar mass
184.32 g/mol
Monoisotopic mass
184.18271539

Overview

Dodecanal is a long-chain fatty aldehyde that is dodecane in which two hydrogens attached to a terminal carbon are replaced by an oxo group. It has a role as a plant metabolite. It is a medium-chain fatty aldehyde, a long-chain fatty aldehyde and a 2,3-saturated fatty aldehyde. It derives from a hydride of a dodecane.

Names & identifiers

Preferred name
Dodecanal
IUPAC
dodecanal
English name
1-Dodecanal
Molecular formula
C12H24O
Molecular weight
184.31836

Names & synonyms

DODECANALDodecyl aldehyde112-54-9LauraldehydeLauric aldehydeLauryl aldehyden-DodecanalDodecanaldehyden-Dodecyl aldehyden-LauraldehydeDuodecylic aldehyden-Dodecylic aldehyde
Show more names
LaurylaldehydeC12 aldehydeFEMA No. 2615C42O120SEFNSC-46128CHEMBL2228373DTXSID6021589CHEBI:27836

Database identifiers

CAS
112-54-9
PubChem CID
8194
DTXSID
DTXSID6021589
ChEMBL
CHEMBL2228373
ChEBI
CHEBI:27836
UNII
C42O120SEF
EC Number
203-983-6
Nikkaji
J22.116C

Properties

Computed structural properties

XLogP
4.9
Topological polar surface area
17.1 Ų
Hydrogen bond donors
0
Hydrogen bond acceptors
1
Rotatable bonds
10
Heavy atoms
13

Experimental & physicochemical properties

Chemical ClassesOther Classes -> Aldehydes
LipidsFatty Acyls [FA] -> Fatty aldehydes [FA06]
SpringerMaterials PropertiesBoiling point
FragrancesFragrance Ingredient (Lauric aldehyde) -> IFRA transparency List
Food AdditivesFLAVORING AGENT OR ADJUVANT -> FDA Substance added to food
Density0.826-0.836

Physicochemical properties

Melting point
44.5 °C · 44.5 °C
Boiling point
185 °C · 185 °C
Density
0.8352 g/cm3 · 0.8352 g/cm3(Temp: 15 °C)
Symbol(GHS)
7 · GHS07,GHS09
Signal word
Warning
Hazard statements
315 · H315-H411

Safety & regulation

GHS classification

GHS Classification · 4 items

Warning

H315 (99.7%): Causes skin irritation [Warning Skin corrosion/irritation]

P261, P264, P264+P265, P272, P273, P280, P302+P352, P305+P351+P338, P321, P332+P317, P333+P317, P337+P317, P362+P364, P391, and P501 (click each P-code to see the statement)

Aggregated GHS information provided per 2223 reports by companies from 16 notifications to the ECHA C&L Inventory. Each notification may be associated with multiple companies.

Hazard information

Regulatory Information · 5 items

Chemical: Dodecanal

Regulation (EC) No 1831/2003 (amended)

Dodecanal is listed on the EPA's Chemical Data Reporting (CDR) system. Manufacturers and importers of Dodecanal 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: 10-09-2021 https://echa.europa.eu/registration-dossier/-/registered-dossier/13304

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

Hazards SummaryA skin irritant; [eChemPortal: ERMA] An irritant; [MSDSonline]
Hazard Classes and CategoriesSkin Irrit. 2 (99.7%)

Safety data

Signal word
Warning
Symbol(GHS)
GHS07,GHS09
Hazard statements
H315-H411
Precautionary statements
P273-P302+P352

Chemistry & industry

Pharmacology

Cellular LocationsExtracellular

Uses & manufacturing

UsesUsed in perfumes and as a flavoring agent; [Hawley]
U.S. Production2023: 8,500,000 - <10,000,000 lb
Consumer UsesFragrance
Industry UsesFragrance
Household ProductsInformation on 64 consumer products that contain Lauraldehyde in the following categories is provided:
Use Classification · 3 items

Fragrance Ingredients

Flavoring Agents -> JECFA Flavorings Index

Flavouring Agent -> FLAVOURING_AGENT -> JECFA Functional Classes

Suppliers100 total

梯希爱(上海)化成工业发展有限公司021-67121386 · [email protected]
上海阿拉丁生化科技股份有限公司400-6206333 13167063860 · [email protected]
武汉欣扬瑞和化学科技有限公司153-07155313 15307155313 · [email protected]
爱斯特(成都)生物制药股份有限公司+86-28-85122536 85324413 · [email protected]
Baoji Guokang Healthchem co.,ltd+8615604608665 15604608665 · [email protected]
Additional notes · 1 item

DefinitionChEBI: Dodecanal is a long-chain fatty aldehyde that is dodecane in which two hydrogens attached to a terminal carbon are replaced by an oxo group. It has a role as a plant metabolite. It is a 2,3-saturated fatty aldehyde, a medium-chain fatty aldehyde and a long-chain fatty aldehyde. It derives from a hydride of a dodecane.

Related reactions

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