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Decanal

  • Fragrances
  • CAS 112-31-2
  • IUPAC: decanal

Decanal (CAS 112-31-2) appears in 1 of the 2,122 car-care products CarCareTruth tracks (as of August 2026). It is classified as a VOC.

No GHS hazard classification in the SDS for this product (CA-RTK disclosure only — no H-codes assigned to decanal at mixture level). At fragrance trace concentrations, no inhalation or skin hazard pathway is documented. Not an asthmagen or skin sensitizer at these levels.

Decanal (CAS 112-31-2) is a saturated aliphatic aldehyde with a characteristic fatty, floral, orange-peel scent. It is widely used as a trace fragrance ingredient in household and industrial cleaning products to contribute citrus top-notes to formulas that also contain orange oil or d-limonene.

In the Adam's Trim Cleaner formula, decanal appears in the CA Right-to-Know ingredient disclosure (SDS §15) but is not listed with H-code assignments in SDS §3 or §2, consistent with its role as a trace fragrance constituent well below any GHS classification threshold. No health deductions are warranted at mixture concentrations.

Health & environment profile

VOC
yes
Prop 65 listed
no
Asthmagen
no
EPA Safer Choice
no
Aquatic toxicity
no
Biodegradable
yes
Bioaccumulative
no
Persistent
no
Ozone depleting
no
Microplastic
no
PFAS
no
Purpose: Fragrance ingredient; citrus/orange-peel top-note in cleaning product fragrances

Common questions about Decanal

What is Decanal used for in car care?
Fragrance ingredient; citrus/orange-peel top-note in cleaning product fragrances
Is Decanal a VOC?
Yes. Decanal is classified as a volatile organic compound (VOC).
Is Decanal on California's Proposition 65 list?
No. Decanal is not on California's Proposition 65 list.
Is Decanal biodegradable?
Yes. Decanal has a confirmed biodegradable profile.

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Health and environment notes translate the manufacturer Safety Data Sheet, the GHS classification, and authoritative regulatory listings (California Prop 65, EPA). Not medical advice. They describe the ingredient itself; whether a hazard applies to a finished product depends on its concentration and how it's used.