Record Information
Version1.0
StatusDetected and Quantified
Creation Date2021-11-19 04:46:32 UTC
Update Date2024-04-30 20:07:31 UTC
Metabolite IDMMDBc0033389
Metabolite Identification
Common NameDecanal
DescriptionDecanal, also known as 1-decyl aldehyde or capraldehyde, belongs to the class of organic compounds known as medium-chain aldehydes. These are an aldehyde with a chain length containing between 6 and 12 carbon atoms. Thus, decanal is considered to be a fatty aldehyde lipid molecule. Decanal is a very hydrophobic molecule, practically insoluble in water, and relatively neutral. Decanal exists in all eukaryotes, ranging from yeast to humans. Decanal is a sweet, aldehydic, and citrus tasting compound. Decanal is found, on average, in the highest concentration within a few different foods, such as corianders, dills, and gingers and in a lower concentration in limes, sweet oranges, and safflowers. Decanal has also been detected, but not quantified, in several different foods, such as fishes, cauliflowers, citrus, fats and oils, and lemon grass. This could make decanal a potential biomarker for the consumption of these foods. Decanal is a potentially toxic compound. Decanal, with regard to humans, has been found to be associated with several diseases such as uremia, asthma, and perillyl alcohol administration for cancer treatment; decanal has also been linked to the inborn metabolic disorder celiac disease. Decanal occurs naturally and is used in fragrances and flavoring. Chronic exposure of uremic toxins can lead to a number of conditions including renal damage, chronic kidney disease and cardiovascular disease. Uremic toxins tend to accumulate in the blood either through dietary excess or through poor filtration by the kidneys.
Structure
Synonyms
ValueSource
1-DecanalChEBI
1-Decyl aldehydeChEBI
CapraldehydeChEBI
CaprinaldehydeChEBI
DecanaldehydeChEBI
N-DecaldehydeChEBI
N-DecanalChEBI
N-Decyl aldehydeChEBI
1-Decanal(mixed isomers)HMDB
Aldehyde C10HMDB
C-10 AldehydeHMDB
Capric aldehydeHMDB
Caprinic aldehydeHMDB
DecaldehydeHMDB
Decanal (acd/name 4.0)HMDB
Decyl aldehydeHMDB
Decylic aldehydeHMDB
N-Decanal (capric aldehyde)HMDB
DecanalMeSH
Molecular FormulaC10H20O
Average Mass156.2652
Monoisotopic Mass156.151415262
IUPAC Namedecanal
Traditional Namedecanal
CAS Registry Number112-31-2
SMILES
CCCCCCCCCC=O
InChI Identifier
InChI=1S/C10H20O/c1-2-3-4-5-6-7-8-9-10-11/h10H,2-9H2,1H3
InChI KeyKSMVZQYAVGTKIV-UHFFFAOYSA-N