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Sigma-Aldrich

cis-4-Decenal

≥93%, stabilized, FG

Synonym(s):

(Z)-4-decenal, (Z)-dec-4-enal

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About This Item

Linear Formula:
CH3(CH2)4CH=CHCH2CH2CHO
CAS Number:
Molecular Weight:
154.25
FEMA Number:
3264
EC Number:
Council of Europe no.:
2297
MDL number:
UNSPSC Code:
12164502
PubChem Substance ID:
Flavis number:
5.137
NACRES:
NA.21

biological source

synthetic

Quality Level

grade

FG
Halal
Kosher

reg. compliance

EU Regulation 1334/2008 & 872/2012
FDA 21 CFR 172.515

Assay

≥93%

contains

synthetic alpha-tocopherol as stabilizer

refractive index

n20/D 1.443 (lit.)

bp

78-80 °C/10 mmHg (lit.)

density

0.847 g/mL at 25 °C (lit.)

application(s)

flavors and fragrances

Documentation

see Safety & Documentation for available documents

food allergen

no known allergens

Organoleptic

orange; citrus

SMILES string

[H]C(=O)CC\C([H])=C(\[H])CCCCC

InChI

1S/C10H18O/c1-2-3-4-5-6-7-8-9-10-11/h6-7,10H,2-5,8-9H2,1H3/b7-6-

InChI key

CWRKZMLUDFBPAO-SREVYHEPSA-N

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General description

Cis-4-decenal is a compound used as a flavoring agent in food products due to its strong, pungent odor (1). The compound enhances the flavor of foods by imparting a savory aroma (2).

Application

cis-4-Decenal is:·
  • one of the volatile compounds present in both Fu-brick tea and Pu-erh tea, which contributes to the aroma of these teas .
  • Found to contribute to the aroma profile of Chinese dry-cured Spanish mackerel .

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Hazard Statements

Hazard Classifications

Eye Irrit. 2 - Skin Irrit. 2 - STOT SE 3

Target Organs

Respiratory system

Storage Class Code

10 - Combustible liquids

WGK

WGK 2

Flash Point(F)

179.6 °F - closed cup

Flash Point(C)

82 °C - closed cup

Personal Protective Equipment

dust mask type N95 (US), Eyeshields, Gloves

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Volatile composition of Fu-brick tea and Pu-erh tea analyzed by comprehensive two-dimensional gas chromatography-time-of-flight mass spectrometry
Shi J, et al.
LWT--Food Science and Technology, 103, 27-33 (2019)
Key aroma compounds of Chinese dry-cured Spanish mackerel (Scomberomorus niphonius) and their potential metabolic mechanisms
Wu S, et al.
Food Chemistry, 342, 128381-128381 (2021)

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