Identification

Nametetradecanal
IUPACtetradecanal
CAS Number124-25-4
EINECS204-692-7
FDA UNII44AJ2LT15N
Molecular FormulaC14 H28 O
Molecular Weight212.37636000
MDL NumberMFCD00007019
Nikkaji NumberJ1.509A
Beilstein1765987
CoE Number118

Regulatory

JECFA Food Flavoring112 myristaldehyde
DG SANTE Food Flavourings05.032 tetradecanal
FEMA Number2763
FDANo longer provide for the use of these seven synthetic flavoring substances
FDA Mainterm (SATF)124-25-4 ; MYRISTALDEHYDE
FDA RegulationFDA PART 172 -- FOOD ADDITIVES PERMITTED FOR DIRECT ADDITION TO FOOD FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION

Physical Properties

Appearance colorless to pale yellow solid (est)
Assay 92.00 to 100.00
Food Chemicals Codex Listed No
Melting Point 20.00 to 21.00 °C. @ 760.00 mm Hg
Boiling Point 166.00 °C. @ 24.00 mm Hg, 260.00 °C. @ 760.00 mm Hg
Acid Value 15.00 max. KOH/g
Vapor Pressure 0.006000 mmHg @ 25.00 °C. (est)
Flash Point 230.00 °F. TCC ( 110.00 °C. )
logP (o/w) 6.008 (est)
Soluble in alcohol
Insoluble in water

Cosmetic Information

CosIngcosmetic data
Cosmetic Usesperfuming agents

Organoleptic Properties

Odor Strength medium
Substantivity 400 hour(s) at 100.00 %
Odor Description
at 100.00 %.
Fatty, waxy, dairy, creamy and fishy with a fruity, pear nuance
Odor sample from Givaudan Corporation
Taste Description at 10.00 ppm.

Safety Information

Preferred SDSView
European informationMost important hazard(s):
Human Experience1 % solution: no irritation or sensitization.
Oral/Parenteral Toxicityoral-rat LD50 > 5000 mg/kg
Dermal Toxicityskin-rabbit LD50 > 10000 mg/kg
Inhalation ToxicityNot determined

GHS Classification

['GHS Classification in accordance with 29 CFR 1910 (OSHA HCS)', 'GHS Label elements, including precautionary statements']

Safety in Use

Categoryflavor and fragrance agents
RIFM Fragrance Material Safety AssessmentSearch
Recommendation for tetradecanal usage levels up to1.0000 % in the fragrance concentrate.
baked goods0.08000
beverages(nonalcoholic)-
beverages(alcoholic)-
breakfast cereal-
cheese-
chewing gum-
condiments / relishes-
confectionery froastings-
egg products-
fats / oils-
fish products-
frozen dairy0.06000
fruit ices0.06000
gelatins / puddings-
granulated sugar-
gravies-
hard candy-
imitation dairy-
instant coffee / tea-
jams / jellies-
meat products-
milk products-
nut products-
other grains-
poultry-
processed fruits-
processed vegetables-
reconstituted vegetables-
seasonings / flavors-
snack foods-
soft candy-
soups-
sugar substitutes-
sweet sauces-

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Potential Uses

FR acacia FR amber FR balsam FR blackberry FR citrus FR coconut FR cucumber FL dairy FL fat FR floral FR ginger FR herbal FR honey FR hop FR incense FR kumquat FR lily of the valley FR moss FR musk FR orris FR peanut FR violet waxy FR woody

Natural Occurrence

angelica seed oil CO2 extract @ 0.40% Data bergamot oil @ 0.000-0.010% Data blackberry fruit PMC blood orange oil (citrus sinensis l. var. sanguinello) italy @ 0.004% Data blood orange oil (citrus sinensis l. var. tarocco) italy @ 0.002% Data blood orange oil italy @ 0.003% Data cinnamon ceylon wood oil cistus oil @ 0.1% Data cochlospermum planchonii oil @ 2.00% Data coriander leaf coriander leaf oil @ 1.69-2.22% Data coriander seed oil coriander seed oil cuba @ 0.18% Data cucumber ginger glycosmis pentaphylla (cor.) bark oil india @ 0.20% Data herniaria incana lam. oil greece @ 0.30% Data hop oil kumquat peel lemon oil lime oil distilled mexico @ 0.02% Data lime oil distilled peru @ 0.04% Data lime oil expressed florida @ trace% Data mandarin fruit mandarin oil uruguay @ trace-0.01% Data ocotea usambarensis orange fruit orange peel oil sweet c.p. blond italy @ 0.003% Data orange peel oil sweet c.p. blond italy @ 0.003% Data orange peel oil sweet c.p. blond italy @ 0.003% Data orange peel oil sweet c.p. blond italy @ 0.005% Data orange peel oil sweet c.p. blond italy @ trace% Data parsley leaf peanut pinus sabiniana dougl. witch hazel leaf oil @ 0.05% Data ylang ylang oil CO2 extract @ 0.01% Data

Synonyms

aldehyde C-14 myristic aldehyde C-14, myristic myristaldehyde myristic aldehyde myristyl aldehyde tetradecanal 1- tetradecanal N- tetradecanal tetradecyl aldehyde 1- tetradecyl aldehyde tetradecylaldehyde PubMed: Comparison of the volatile oil composition of three Atalantia species. PubMed: Human liver tissue metabolic profiling research on hepatitis B virus-related hepatocellular carcinoma. PubMed: Essential oils from the leaves of six medicinal plants of Nigeria. PubMed: Semi-selective fatty acyl reductases from four heliothine moths influence the specific pheromone composition. PubMed: Composition of the essential oil constituents from leaves and stems of Korean Coriandrum sativum and their immunotoxicity activity on the Aedes aegypti L. PubMed: Anti-angiogenic activity of Gynura segetum leaf extracts and its fractions. PubMed: Stereoselective synthesis of bioactive natural spiroacetals aculeatins A and B. 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