| Name | 2-Undecenal |
| Synonyms | FEMA 3423 AI3-36265 2-UNDECENAL 2-Undecenal Undec-2-enal FEMA No. 3423 2-UNDECEN-1-AL 2-Undecen-1-al 3-Octylacrolein TRANS-2-UNDECEN-1-AL TRANS-2-HENDECEN-1-AL TRANS-2-UNDECEN-1-YL ALDEHYDE |
| CAS | 2463-77-6 |
| EINECS | 219-564-6 |
| InChI | InChI=1/C11H20O/c1-2-3-4-5-6-7-8-9-10-11-12/h9-11H,2-8H2,1H3/b10-9+ |
| Molecular Formula | C11H20O |
| Molar Mass | 168.28 |
| Density | 0.849g/mLat 25°C(lit.) |
| Melting Point | -12°C (estimate) |
| Boling Point | 115°C10mm Hg(lit.) |
| Flash Point | >230°F |
| JECFA Number | 1366 |
| Refractive Index | n20/D 1.457(lit.) |
| Physical and Chemical Properties | Colorless to light grass yellow liquid with strong fresh aldehyde odor. Boiling point 229 °c. It has certain fungistatic properties. Natural products are found in milk, stewed chicken, stewed beef, cooked pork, fried hazelnuts, fried peanuts, fried pecans, and potato chips. |
| Risk Codes | 36/38 - Irritating to eyes and skin. |
| Safety Description | S26 - In case of contact with eyes, rinse immediately with plenty of water and seek medical advice. S36 - Wear suitable protective clothing. |
| WGK Germany | 3 |
| FEMA | 3423 | 2-UNDECENAL |
| NIST chemical information | Information provided by: webbook.nist.gov (external link) |
| EPA chemical information | Information provided by: ofmpub.epa.gov (external link) |
| toxicity | GRAS(FEMA). |
| usage limit | FEMA(mg/kg): baked goods, meat, meat soup, milk, dairy products, all 0.05; Seasonings and marinades are 0.02. |
| use | GB 2760-1996 specified as temporarily allowed food spices. |
| Production method | is obtained by oxidation of 2-undecenol. It consists of nonanal and methyl vinyl ether in BF. Reacts in the presence. |