Phenylacetaldehyde
ALDRICH/W287407 - ≥95%, FCC, FG
Synonym: 2-Phenylacetaldehyde; α-Tolyaldehyde
CAS Number: 122-78-1
Empirical Formula (Hill Notation): C8H8O
Molecular Weight: 120.15
EC Number: 204-574-5
MDL Number: MFCD00006993
Linear Formula: C6H5CH2CHO
Product Type: Chemical
agency | meets purity specifications of JECFA |
application(s) | flavors and fragrances |
assay | ≥95% |
biological source | synthetic |
bp | 195 °C |
density | 1.035 g/mL at 25 °C |
description | may contain Citric acid |
documentation | see Safety & Documentation for available documents |
food allergen | no known allergens |
grade | FG |
Halal | |
Kosher | |
InChI | 1S/C8H8O/c9-7-6-8-4-2-1-3 |
InChI key | DTUQWGWMVIHBKE-UHFFFAOYSA |
mp | −10 °C (lit.) |
organoleptic | chocolate; green; honey; hyacinth |
Quality Level | 400 ![]() |
refractive index | n |
reg. compliance | EU Regulation 1334/2008 & 178/2002 |
FCC | |
FDA 21 CFR 172.515 | |
SMILES string | O=CCc1ccccc1 |
storage temp. | 2-8°C |
Biochem/physiol Actions: | Taste at 5.0 ppm |
General description: | Phenylacetaldehyde is an important aroma volatile found in tomato and roses. It has also been identified in potato, roasted cocoa beans and honey. Phenylacetaldehyde is also a potent moth attractant. |
Other Notes: | Natural occurrence: Apple, apricot, bilbery, cherry, grapefruit, guava, orange peel, peach, raisin, grape, asparagus, blackberry, papaya, melon, cabbage, sweet pepper and celery leaves. |
Packaging: | 1 kg in glass bottle |
Packaging: | 5, 10 kg in composite drum |
Symbol | ![]() ![]() |
Signal word | Danger |
Hazard statements | H302 - H314 - H317 |
Precautionary statements | P261 - P270 - P280 - P301 + P312 - P303 + P361 + P353 - P305 + P351 + P338 |
Hazard Codes | Xn |
Risk Statements | 22-36/37/38 |
Safety Statements | 26-36 |
WGK Germany | WGK 1 |
Flash Point(F) | 154.4 °F - (External MSDS) |
Flash Point(C) | 68 °C - (External MSDS) |
Purity | ≥95% |
bp | 195 °C |
mp | −10 °C (lit.) |
Density | 1.035 g/mL at 25 °C |
Refractive Index | n |
Storage Temp. | 2-8°C |
FEMA Number | 2874 |
UNSPSC | 12164502 |