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CAS 1527-95-3

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DECYL ALDEHYDE (DNPH DERIVATIVE)

Description:
Decyl aldehyde, also known as nonanal, is an aliphatic aldehyde characterized by a straight-chain structure containing nine carbon atoms and a terminal aldehyde functional group. Its chemical formula is C10H20O, and it is typically a colorless to pale yellow liquid with a distinctive fatty, waxy odor reminiscent of citrus and floral notes. This compound is soluble in organic solvents but has limited solubility in water due to its hydrophobic nature. Decyl aldehyde is commonly used in the fragrance industry for its pleasant scent and is also utilized in the synthesis of various chemical intermediates. The DNPH (2,4-dinitrophenylhydrazine) derivative of decyl aldehyde is formed through a condensation reaction, which is often employed in analytical chemistry to identify and quantify aldehydes and ketones. The formation of this derivative results in a more stable compound that can be characterized by techniques such as melting point determination and spectroscopic analysis. Overall, decyl aldehyde is significant in both industrial applications and research contexts.
Formula:C16H24N4O4
InChI:InChI=1S/C16H24N4O4/c1-2-3-4-5-6-7-8-9-12-17-18-15-11-10-14(19(21)22)13-16(15)20(23)24/h10-13,18H,2-9H2,1H3/b17-12+
InChI key:WVTWCMFTBSTXFK-SFQUDFHCSA-N
SMILES:CCCCCCCCC/C=N/NC1=C(C=C(C=C1)[N+](=O)[O-])[N+](=O)[O-]
Synonyms:
  • Caprinaldehyde-2,4-DNPH, Decyl aldehyde-2,4-DNPH
  • Decanal 2,4-dinitrophenylhydrazone
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