Dodecanal
Agent Name
Dodecanal
Alternative Name
Lauryl aldehyde
CAS Number
112-54-9
Formula
C12-H24-O
Major Category
Other Classes
Synonyms
Lauryl aldehyde; 1-Dodecanal; 1-Dodecyl aldehyde; Aldehyde C-12, lauric; C-12 aldehyde, lauric; C12 aldehyde; Dodecanaldehyde; Duodecylic aldehyde; Lauraldehyde; Lauric aldehyde; Lauric aldehyde (natural); n-Dodecanal; n-Dodecyl aldehyde; n-Dodecylic aldehyde; n-Lauraldehyde; [ChemIDplus]
Category
Aldehydes
Description
Colorless solid or liquid with a strong floral odor; [Hawley] Colorless liquid; [MSDSonline]
Sources/Uses
Used in perfumes and as a flavoring agent; [Hawley]
Comments
A skin irritant; [eChemPortal: ERMA] An irritant; [MSDSonline]
Biomedical References
Exposure Assessment
Vapor Pressure
0.0153 mm Hg
Explanatory Notes
VP from ChemIDplus;
Diseases, Processes, and Activities Linked to This Agent
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