Aldehyde C-11 MOA
Aroma Chemical Top Note CAS 19009-56-4
A powerful fresh aldehydic note with a dry citrus orange character and a waxy facet. Zesty and natural, it adds an agrestic lift to cologne and zesty accords.
Odor profile
| Note | Top Note |
| Descriptor 1 | Aldehydic |
| Descriptor 2 | Citrus |
| Descriptor 3 | Floral |
| Tenacity2 | 172 h |
2 Source: The Good Scents Company
Identification
| CAS Number | 19009-56-4 |
| INCI Name | Methyloctyl acetaldehyde |
| Category | Aroma Chemical |
| Formula | C11H22O |
| Mol. Weight | 170.29 |
| IUPAC Name | 2-methyldecanal |
| InChIKey | LBICMZLDYMBIGA-UHFFFAOYSA-N |
Synonyms
2-Methyldecanal, (4) 2-Methyldecanal, Decanal, 2-methyl-, Methyloctylacetaldehyde, 2-Methyl decanal, 2-Methyldecan-1-al, 2-Methyl-1-decanal, Methyl octyl acetaldehyde, a-Methyldecanal, 1-Decanal, 2-Methyl-, 2-Methyl-decanal, aldehyde C11 MOA, aldehyde MOA, 2-methyl decan-1-al, 2-methyl decanal (aldehyde C-11 MOA)
Physical and chemical data
| Boiling Point | 170.00 °C |
| Flash Point | 81.11 °C |
| Density | 0.81100 |
| Refractive Index | 1.42500 |
| Vapor Pressure | 0.102000 mmHg @ 25.00 C. (est) |
| LogP | 4.4 |
| Solubility | alcohol; water, 16.49 mg/L @ 25 C (est); alkali mild |
| Appearance | Liquid; CBI |
Regulatory status
Restricted components
| Component | Share |
|---|---|
| Hexyl Cinnamic Aldehyde (HCA) | 0.0046 % |
IFRA regulated substances contained in this material. The interactive index derives the effective maximum concentration per category from them.
EU allergen declaration
| Substance | Share |
|---|---|
| Hexyl cinnamal | 0.0046 % |
Substances that must be named in the ingredient list under Annex III of Regulation (EC) 1223/2009, as amended by Regulation (EU) 2023/1545. Where a range was given, the upper bound is shown.
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