Tetradecyl aldehyde

Description

Tetradecyl aldehyde is identified by CAS 124-25-4, molecular formula C14H28O and molecular weight 212.21 g/mol. UNII 44AJ2LT15N; ChEBI 84067; InChIKey UHUFTBALEZWWIH-UHFFFAOYSA-N. Boiling Point: 166.00 °C. @ 24.00 mm Hg; Boiling Point: 260 °C; Melting Point: 30 °C.

Identification

CAS Registry Number	124-25-4
PubChem CID	31291
Molecular formula	C14H28O
Molecular weight	212.21 g/mol
IUPAC name	tetradecanal
InChIKey	UHUFTBALEZWWIH-UHFFFAOYSA-N
UNII (FDA)	44AJ2LT15N
ChEBI ID	CHEBI:84067
FEMA number	2763
JECFA number	112

Computed Descriptors

Molecular Weight	212.37
XLogP3	6
Hydrogen Bond Donor Count	0
Hydrogen Bond Acceptor Count	1
Rotatable Bond Count	12
Exact Mass	212.214015512
Monoisotopic Mass	212.214015512
Topological Polar Surface Area	17.1
Heavy Atom Count	15
Formal Charge	0

Physical & Chemical Properties

Boiling Point	166.00 °C. @ 24.00 mm Hg
Boiling Point	260 °C
Melting Point	30 °C
Density	0.825-0.830
Refractive Index	1.438-1.445

Physical description & handling notes

• Solid
• colourless to pale yellow liquid/fatty, orris-like odour
• soluble inmost organic solvents; Insoluble in water
• 1 ml in 1 ml of 80% alcohol (in ethanol)

Regulatory Status

Regulatory & Food Contact	EU Flavoring substances FDA Substance added to food: FLAVORING AGENT OR ADJUVANT Flavoring Agents FLAVOURING_AGENT: Flavouring Agent No safety concern at current levels of intake when used as a flavouring agent Secondary components do not raise a safety concern
GHS notification summary	0.9% (13 / 1463)

GHS Hazard Classification

GHS notification summary	0.9% (13 / 1463)
Reported hazard statements	H315 (99.1%), H319 (99.1%)

Documented Uses

• Flavouring Agent -> FLAVOURING_AGENT -> JECFA Functional Classes
• Flavoring Agents -> JECFA Flavorings Index
• Information on 1 consumer products that contain Myristaldehyde in the following categories is provided:

Synonyms

TETRADECANAL; 124-25-4; Myristaldehyde; Myristic aldehyde; n-Tetradecanal; 1-Tetradecanal; Tetradecyl aldehyde; Tetradecylaldehyde; Myristylaldehyde; FEMA No. 2763; 44AJ2LT15N; NSC-66435; CHEBI:84067; RefChem:188488; 204-692-7; Aldehyde C-14

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the CAS number and molecular formula of Tetradecyl aldehyde?

CAS 124-25-4; molecular formula C14H28O; molecular weight 212.21 g/mol.

What other names is Tetradecyl aldehyde known by?

TETRADECANAL, 124-25-4, Myristaldehyde, Myristic aldehyde, n-Tetradecanal, 1-Tetradecanal.

What is the regulatory status of Tetradecyl aldehyde?

Documented regulatory listings: EU Flavoring substances; FDA Substance added to food: FLAVORING AGENT OR ADJUVANT; Flavoring Agents.

Is Tetradecyl aldehyde classified as hazardous?

0.9% of GHS notifications report no hazard classification (13 of 1463).

What are the key physical properties of Tetradecyl aldehyde?

Boiling Point: 166.00 °C. @ 24.00 mm Hg; Boiling Point: 260 °C; Melting Point: 30 °C; Density: 0.825-0.830.

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