Dodecyl Nitrile
Aroma Chemical Heart Note CAS 2437-25-4
A dry citrus note of orange and mandarin peel with a waxy aldehydic character. Its slightly metallic edge and good stability make it a robust citrus aldehyde.
Odor profile
| Note | Heart Note |
| Descriptor 1 | Citrus |
| Descriptor 2 | Orange |
| Descriptor 3 | Mandarin |
| Odor Impact1 | 250 |
| Tenacity1 | 20 h |
| Tenacity2 | 240 h |
1 Source: PerfumersWorld
2 Source: The Good Scents Company
Both tenacity figures are blotter life. The two labs use different evaluation protocols, so the numbers are not directly comparable — read them as two independent readings, not as a contradiction.
Identification
| CAS Number | 2437-25-4 |
| INCI Name | Dodecanenitrile |
| Category | Aroma Chemical |
| Formula | C12H23N |
| Mol. Weight | 181.32 |
| IUPAC Name | dodecanenitrile |
| InChIKey | VXCUURYYWGCLIH-UHFFFAOYSA-N |
Synonyms
Dodecanenitrile, Undecyl cyanide, Dodecanoic nitrile, Sa1121, aldinyle 3881 (Synarome), clonal (IFF), 1-cyanoundecane, decyl acetonitrile, decylacetonitrile, dodecanonitrile, dodecylnitrile, lauric acid nitrile, lauric nitrile, lauronitrile, lauryl nitrile, mandaryl, N-undecyl cyanide
Physical and chemical data
| Boiling Point | 277.00 °C |
| Melting Point | 3.00 °C |
| Flash Point | 93.89 °C |
| Density | 0.81900 |
| Refractive Index | 1.43300 |
| Vapor Pressure | 0.005000 mmHg @ 25.00 C. (est) |
| LogP | 4.7 |
| Solubility | alcohol; water, 2.51 mg/L @ 25 C (est); alcoholic lotion |
| Appearance | Liquid |
Regulatory status
Restricted components
| Component | Share |
|---|---|
| D-Limonene | 0.001 % |
IFRA regulated substances contained in this material. The interactive index derives the effective maximum concentration per category from them.
EU allergen declaration
| Substance | Share |
|---|---|
| Limonene | 0.001 % |
Substances that must be named in the ingredient list under Annex III of Regulation (EC) 1223/2009, as amended by Regulation (EU) 2023/1545. Where a range was given, the upper bound is shown.
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