title: Dodecanal
text: # Dodecanal
  
  Dodecanal, also known as lauraldehyde or dodecyl aldehyde, is an organic compound with the chemical formula $CH_3(CH_2)_{10}CHO.$ This colourless liquid is a component of many fragrances. It occurs naturally in citrus oils, but commercial samples are usually produced from dodecanol by dehydrogenation.
  
  