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Is Decanal vegetarian?

Decanal

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Decanal is an organic compound with the formula CH3(CH2)8CHO, a colorless oily aldehyde with a citrus-like odor, used as a fragrance ingredient and produced synthetically or found naturally in citrus oils.

Also known as Capraldehyde, Caprinaldehyde, Decyl Aldehyde
INCI name Decanal
CAS number 112-31-2
EC number 203-957-4
CosIng ID 75427
Last reviewed 4 July 2026

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