Preferred name | dodecanal (aldehyde C-12 lauric) |
Trivial Name | Dodecanal |
Short Description | lauric aldehyde |
Formula | C12 H24 O |
CAS Number | 112-54-9 |
FEMA Number | 2615 |
Flavis Number | 5.011 |
ECHA Number | 203-983-6 |
FDA UNII | C42O120SEF |
Nikkaji Number | J22.116C |
Beilstein Number | 1703917 |
MDL | MFCD00007017 |
COE Number | 99 |
xLogP3-AA | 4.90 (est) |
Bio Activity Summary | External link |
NMR Predictor | External link |
JECFA Food Flavoring | 110 lauric aldehyde |
FDA Patent | No longer provide for the use of these seven synthetic flavoring substances |
FDA Mainterm | 112-54-9 ; LAURIC ALDEHYDE |
Synonyms |
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Canada Domestic Sub. List: | 112-54-9 |
Pubchem (cid): | 8194 |
Pubchem (sid): | 134973348 |
Flavornet: | 112-54-9 |
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(IUPAC): | Atomic Weights of the Elements 2011 (pdf) |
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tgsc: | Atomic Weights use for this web site |
(IUPAC): | Periodic Table of the Elements |
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KEGG (GenomeNet): | C02278 |
HMDB (The Human Metabolome Database): | HMDB33933 |
FooDB: | FDB012137 |
Export Tariff Code: | 2912.19.5000 |
Typical G.C. | |
VCF-Online: | VCF Volatile Compounds in Food |
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Wikipedia: | View |
Material listed in food chemical codex | Yes |
Molecular weight | 184.32247924805 |
Specific gravity | @ 25 °C |
Pounds per Gallon | 6.873 to 6.94 |
Specific gravity | @ 20 °C |
Pounds per Gallon | 6.889 to 6.956 |
Refractive Index | 1.433 to 1.437 @ 20 °C |
Melting Point | 3 to 8°C @ 760 mm Hg |
Boiling Point | 99 to 100°C @ 3.5 mm Hg |
Acid Value | 5 max KOH/g |
Vapor Pressure | 0.034 mmHg @ 25 °C |
Flash Point TCC Value | 101 °C TCC |
logP (o/w) | 4.989 est |
Shelf life | 10 months (or longer if stored properly.) |
Storage notes | Store in cool, dry place in tightly sealed containers, protected from heat and light. store under nitrogen. |
Solubility | |
alcohol | Yes |
dipropylene glycol | Yes |
fixed oils | Yes |
paraffin oil, cloudy | Yes |
propylene glycol | Yes |
water, 4.649 mg/L @ 25 °C (est) | Yes |
water | No |
glycerin | No |
Stability | |
detergent | Unspecified |
hair care | Unspecified |
non-discoloring in most media | Unspecified |
powder | Unspecified |
soap | Unspecified |
Odor Type: Aldehydic | |
soapy, waxy, aldehydic, citrus, green, floral, orange rind | |
Odor strength | high , recommend smelling in a 10.00 % solution or less |
Substantivity | 368 hour(s) at 100.00 % |
Luebke, William tgsc, (1983) | At 10.00 % in dipropylene glycol. soapy waxy aldehydic citrus green floral |
Mosciano, Gerard P&F 23, No. 4, 33, (1998) | At 2.00 %. Soapy, waxy, aldehydic, citrus, orange rindy with floral nuances |
Flavor Type: Soapy | |
soapy, waxy, citrus, orange, mandarin | |
Mosciano, Gerard P&F 23, No. 4, 33, (1998) | At 2.00 ppm. Soapy, waxy, citrus, orange mandarin |
Mostly used in fruit flavors for impact but can also be used in a butter or dairy flavors. | Citrus |
General comment | Citrus, waxy, woody |
(data available) |
Applications | |
Odor purposes | Acacia , Aldehydic , Alpine bouquet , Amber , Balsam , Cassia , Cedar , Cherry blossom , Chypre , Citrus , Clean linen , Coconut tropical coconut , Cologne , Cucumber , Cyclamen , Daphne , Earth , Evergreen , Fern , Fir needle oil replacer , Floral , Fresh and clean , Fresh outdoors , Gardenia , Green grass , Hay new mown hay , Herbal , Honey , Honeysuckle , Hugonia , Jasmin , Lilac , Lily , Lily of the valley , Lime , Linden flower , Lotus , Mandarin , Orange bitter orange peel , Orange blossom , Orchid , Orris , Petitgrain , Pine , Pine forest , Reseda , Rue , Tuberose , Violet , Wisteria , Woody |
Flavoring purposes | Carrot , Orange bitter orange peel , Rue , Tomato |
Other purposes | Aimant , Arpels , Blossom tropical blossom , Chanel #5 , Clean , First , Joy , Origan , Rive gauche , Rochas , Tabu , Topnotes , Waxy , White linen |
Cosmetic purposes | Fragrance |
Preferred SDS: View | |
European information : | |
Most important hazard(s): | |
Xi N - Irritant, Dangerous for the environment. | |
R 38 - Irritating to skin. R 51/53 - Toxic to aquatic organisms, may cause long-term adverse effects in the aquatic environment. S 02 - Keep out of the reach of children. S 26 - In case of contact with eyes, rinse immediately with plenty of water and seek medical advice. S 36 - Wear suitable protective clothing. S 61 - Avoid release to the environment. Refer to special instructions/safety data sheet. | |
Hazards identification | |
Classification of the substance or mixture | |
GHS Classification in accordance with 29 CFR 1910 (OSHA HCS) | |
Skin irritation (Category 2), H315 Acute aquatic toxicity (Category 2), H401 Chronic aquatic toxicity (Category 2), H411 | |
GHS Label elements, including precautionary statements | |
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Signal word | Warning |
Hazard statement(s) | |
H315 - Causes skin irritation H401 - Toxic to aquatic life H411 - Toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects | |
Precautionary statement(s) | |
P264 - Wash skin thouroughly after handling. P273 - Avoid release to the environment. P280 - Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection. P302 + P352 - IF ON SKIN: wash with plenty of soap and water. P321 - Specific treatment (see supplemental first aid instructions on this label). P332 + P313 - IF SKIN irritation occurs: Get medical advice/attention. P362 - Take off contaminated clothing and wash before reuse. P391 - Collect spillage. Hazardous to the aquatic environment P501 - Dispose of contents/ container to an approved waste disposal plant. | |
Human Experience: | |
1 % solution: no irritation or sensitization. | |
Oral/Parenteral Toxicity: | |
oral-rat LD50 23000 mg/kg Food and Cosmetics Toxicology. Vol. 11, Pg. 483, 1973. | |
Dermal Toxicity: | |
Not determined | |
Inhalation Toxicity: | |
Not determined |
Category: | |||
flavor and fragrance agents | |||
RIFM Fragrance Material Safety Assessment: Search | |||
IFRA Code of Practice Notification of the 49th Amendment to the IFRA Code of Practice | |||
Recommendation for dodecanal (aldehyde C-12 lauric) usage levels up to: | |||
2.0000 % in the fragrance concentrate. | |||
Structure Class: | I | ||
Use levels for FEMA GRAS flavoring substances on which the FEMA Expert Panel based its judgments that the substances are generally recognized as safe (GRAS). | |||
The Expert Panel also publishes separate extensive reviews of scientific information on all FEMA GRAS flavoring substances and can be found at FEMA Flavor Ingredient Library | |||
publication number: 3 | |||
Click here to view publication 3 | |||
average usual ppm | average maximum ppm | ||
baked goods: | - | 2.80000 | |
beverages(nonalcoholic): | - | 0.93000 | |
beverages(alcoholic): | - | - | |
breakfast cereal: | - | - | |
cheese: | - | - | |
chewing gum: | 0.20000 | 110.00000 | |
condiments / relishes: | - | - | |
confectionery froastings: | - | - | |
egg products: | - | - | |
fats / oils: | - | - | |
fish products: | - | - | |
frozen dairy: | - | 1.50000 | |
fruit ices: | - | 1.50000 | |
gelatins / puddings: | - | 0.10000 | |
granulated sugar: | - | - | |
gravies: | - | - | |
hard candy: | - | 2.40000 | |
imitation dairy: | - | - | |
instant coffee / tea: | - | - | |
jams / jellies: | - | - | |
meat products: | - | - | |
milk products: | - | - | |
nut products: | - | - | |
other grains: | - | - | |
poultry: | - | - | |
processed fruits: | - | - | |
processed vegetables: | - | - | |
reconstituted vegetables: | - | - | |
seasonings / flavors: | - | - | |
snack foods: | - | - | |
soft candy: | - | - | |
soups: | - | - | |
sugar substitutes: | - | - | |
sweet sauces: | - | - |
European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) reference(s): |
Flavouring Group Evaluation 3, Revision 1 (FGE.03Rev1): Acetals of branched- and straight-chain aliphatic saturated primary alcohols and branched- and straight-chain saturated or unsaturated aldehydes, an ester of a hemiacetal and an orthoester of formic acid, from chemical groups 1, 2 & 4 Commission Regulation (EC) No 1565/2000 of 18 July 2000) [1] - Scientific Opinion of the Scientific Panel on Food Additives, Flavourings, Processing Aids and Materials in contact with Food (AFC)on a request from the Commission View page or View pdf |
Scientific Opinion on the safety and efficacy of straight-chain primary aliphatic alcohols/aldehydes/acids, acetals and esters with esters containing saturated alcohols and acetals containing saturated aldehydes (chemical group 1) when used as flavourings for all animal species View page or View pdf |
Safety of 31 flavouring compounds belonging to different chemical groups when used as feed additives for all animal species View page or View pdf |
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EPA Substance Registry Services (TSCA):112-54-9 |
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Laboratory Chemical Safety Summary :8194 |
National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases:Data |
WISER:UN 3082 |
WGK Germany:2 |
dodecanal |
Chemidplus:0000112549 |
RTECS:JR1910000 for cas# 112-54-9 |