2-Methylundecanal
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2-Methylundecanal | |
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| ECHA InfoCard | 100.003.424 |
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| Properties | |
| C12H24O | |
| Molar mass | 184.323 g·mol−1 |
| Appearance | Colourless liquid |
| Density | 830.3 mg cm−3 |
| Boiling point | 171 °C; 340 °F; 444 K |
Refractive index (nD) |
1.432 |
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| H315, H317, H410 | |
| P261, P264, P272, P273, P280, P302+P352, P305+P351+P338, P321, P332+P313, P333+P313, P337+P313, P362, P363, P391, P501 | |
| Flash point | 93.4 °C (200.1 °F; 366.5 K) |
| Related compounds | |
Related alkyl aldehydes |
Hexyl cinnamaldehyde |
Except where otherwise noted, data are given for materials in their standard state (at 25 °C [77 °F], 100 kPa).
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2-Methylundecanal is an organic compound that is found naturally in kumquat peel oil. This compound smells herbaceous, orange, and ambergris-like. At high dilution it has a flavor similar to honey and nuts. It is a colorless or pale yellow liquid that is soluble in organic solvents such as ether and ethanol. It is used as a fragrance component in soaps, detergents, and perfumes.