| Chemistry name: | capraldehyde; capric aldehyde; n-decyl aldehyde; aldehyde C-10
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| M Formula: | CH3(CH2)8CHO
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| Properties: |
| Colorless to light-yellow liquid; floral-fatty odor. D 0.831–0.838 (15C), refr index 1.427–1.431 (20C). Soluble in 80% alcohol, fixed oils, volatile oils, mineral oil; insoluble in water and glycerol. Combustible. |
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| Derivation: |
| Occurs in lemon grass, citronella, orange, and many other oils. Synthetically by oxidation of the corresponding alcohol or reduction of the acid. |
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| Grade: |
| Technical, FCC. |
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| Use: |
| Perfumery, flavoring. |
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