What is CIS-4-DECENAL CAS 21662-09-9?
CIS-4-DECENAL CAS 21662-09-9 is a medium-chain unsaturated aliphatic aldehyde with a characteristic citrus aldehydic and orange-watery odor, widely used as a reference aroma compound and intermediate in flavor, fragrance, analytical and sensory research. It is a monounsaturated fatty aldehyde noted for its fresh citrus and orange aldehydic aroma, often used as an analytical standard and aroma building block in flavor and fragrance applications. It also serves as a marker compound in sensory studies involving volatile odorants.
Specification
| Item |
Value |
| Appearance |
Colourless to very faint yellow clear liquid |
| Melting Point |
–16 °C (estimated) |
| Boiling Point |
78–80 °C (10 mm Hg) |
| Density |
0.847 g/mL at 25 °C |
| Storage |
Store in amber vial under refrigeration, protected from light and air |
Feature
- Distinct Citrus Aroma: Exhibits a clear citrus aldehydic and orange-watery scent with cardamom nuances, making it valuable in aroma characterization and sensory profiling.
- Flavor & Fragrance Utility: Used as a key aroma ingredient and reference in the development of citrus, floral and aldehydic top notes in flavors and fragrances.
- Analytical Reference Standard: Employed in chromatographic and sensory studies to identify and quantify volatile unsaturated aldehydes in complex matrices.
Application
- Flavor & Fragrance Development: Applied in the formulation and evaluation of citrus and aldehydic aroma profiles in perfumery, cosmetics and food/beverage flavors.
- Analytical & Sensory Research: Used as a reference compound in GC/MS and sensory evaluation panels for volatile aldehydes.
- Food Aroma & Natural Product Studies: Investigated as part of aroma profiles in natural products such as citrus oils and model systems to understand odorant behavior.
Packaging
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