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 | 300 ![]() |
400 ![]() |
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| 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 | ![]() GHS05,GHS07 |
| 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 |



