Dodecyl aldehyde
[CAS# 112-54-9]

Identification

• Classification: Flavors and spices >> Synthetic spice >> Aldehyde fragrance >> Acyclic aliphatic aldehyde
• Name: Dodecyl aldehyde
• Synonyms: Dodecanal; Lauraldehyde
• Molecular Formula: C₁₂H₂₄O
• Molecular Weight: 184.32
• CAS Registry Number: 112-54-9
• EC Number: 203-983-6
• FEMA: 2615

Properties

• Density: 0.831
• Melting point: 12 ºC
• Boiling point: 237-239 ºC
• Refractive index: 1.433-1.44
• Flash point: 101 ºC
• Water solubility: insoluble

Safety Data

• Hazard Symbols: Xi;N
• Risk Codes: R38;R51/53
• Safety Description: S29;S37;S61

Hazard Classification

Hazard	Class	Category Code	Hazard Statement
Skin irritation	Skin Irrit.	2	H315
Skin sensitization	Skin Sens.	1B	H317
Eye irritation	Eye Irrit.	2	H319
Chronic hazardous to the aquatic environment	Aquatic Chronic	2	H411
Skin sensitization	Skin Sens.	1	H317
Eye irritation	Eye Irrit.	2A	H319
Acute toxicity	Acute Tox.	1	H330