Product Identification

Product Name

trans,trans-2,4-Decadien-1-al

Synonyms

(2E,4E)-2,4-Decadienal
(2E,4E)-Deca-2,4-dienal
(2E,4E)-Decadienal
(E,E)-2,4-Decadienal
trans,trans-2,4-Decadienal

CAS

25152-84-5

Formula

C10H16O

Molecular Weight

152.22999999999999

EINECS

246-668-9

RTECS

HD3000000

RTECS Class

Tumorigen

Beilstein/Gmelin

1704897

Beilstein Reference

4-01-00-03566

Physical and Chemical Properties

Appearance

Yellow liquid.

Boiling Point

114

Density

0.861 g/cm3 (25 C)

Refractive Index

1.5119 (28 C)

First Aid Measures

Ingestion

Get medical aid. Wash mouth out with water.

Inhalation

Remove from exposure to fresh air immediately. If not breathing, give artificial respiration. If breathing is difficult, give oxygen.

Skin

Flush skin with plenty of soap and water for at least 15 minutes while removing contaminated clothing and shoes.

Eyes

Flush eyes with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes, occasionally lifting the upper and lower eyelids. Get medical aid.

Handling and Storage

Storage

Store in a tightly closed container. Store in a dry area. Refrigerator (approx 4 C).

Handling

Avoid breathing dust, vapor, mist, or gas. Avoid contact with skin and eyes.

Hazards Identification

Ingestion

No information found. Expected to be a low ingestion hazard.

Inhalation

May cause respiratory tract irritation.

Skin

May cause skin irritation.

Eyes

May cause eye irritation.

EC Risk Phrase

R 36/38

EC Safety Phrase

S 26 36

Exposure Controls/Personal Protection

Personal Protection

Skin: Wear appropriate protective gloves to prevent skin exposure. Clothing: Wear a chemical apron.

Respirators

A NIOSH/MSHA approved air purifying dust or mist respirator or European Standard EN 149.

Fire Fighting Measures

Flash Point

85

Fire Fighting

Wear a self-contained breathing apparatus in pressure-demand, MSHA/NIOSH (approved or equivalent), and full protective gear. Extinguishing media: Use water spray, dry chemical, or carbon dioxide.

Accidental Release Measures

Small spills/leaks

Absorb spill with inert material, (e.g., dry sand or earth), then place into a chemical waste container.

Stability and Reactivity

Stability

No data.

Incompatibilities

Strong oxidizing agents, reducing agents, strong bases.

Decomposition

Carbon monoxide, carbon dioxide.