
Kalama® C-8 Aldehyde FCC is an important flavor and fragrance agent for a variety of applications, such as soaps, detergents, creams, light fragrances, and eau de parfums. As a fragrance compound, it brings a citrus character in personal care, household care, artificial citrus oils, and perfumery. Its pungent odor becomes citrus-like on dilution.
Kalama® C-8 Aldehyde FCC is used as a flavoring agent in foods, such as baked goods, candy, ice cream, and gelatins. At 25 ppm, it provides a green flavor with an orange-peel citrus note. Kalama® C-8 Aldehyde is also known as octanal, octyl aldehyde, and caprylic aldehyde and is an FDA GRAS ingredient (21 CFR §172.515).
Attribute | Value |
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Specifications | |
Production Facility | Kalama, WA, USA |
CAS No. | 124-13-0 |
Flavor/Fragrance Notes | Citrus |
Typical Properties | |
Assay | 97.0% minimum |
Odor | Characteristic |
Color | Colorless to light yellow |
Appearance | Liquid |
Flash Point | 54°C (129°F) |
Refractive Index (20°C) | 1.417 – 1.425 |
Specific Gravity (25°C) | 0.810 – 0.830 |
Acid Value (mgKOH/g) | 5.0 maximum |
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