Name | Phenylacetaldehyde |
Synonyms | 2-Phenylethanal α-Toluylaldehyde Benzenacetaldehyde Natural Hyacinthin Phenylacetaldehyde Benzeneacetaldehyde Acetaldehyde, phenyl- Phenylacetaldehydetech Phenylacetaldehyde solution |
CAS | 122-78-1 |
EINECS | 204-574-5 |
InChI | InChI=1/C8H8O/c9-7-6-8-4-2-1-3-5-8/h1-5,7H,6H2 |
Molecular Formula | C8H8O |
Molar Mass | 120.15 |
Density | 1.079g/mLat 20°C |
Melting Point | −10°C(lit.) |
Boling Point | 195°C |
Flash Point | 188°F |
JECFA Number | 1002 |
Water Solubility | 2.210 g/L (25 ºC) |
Solubility | 2.21g/l slightly soluble |
Vapor Presure | 2.09hPa at 20℃ |
Appearance | Liquid |
Specific Gravity | 1.075 (20/4℃) |
Color | Clear colorless to pale yellow |
Merck | 14,7265 |
BRN | 385791 |
Storage Condition | 2-8°C |
Stability | Stable. Combustible. Incompatible with strong oxidizing agents, strong bases. |
Sensitive | Air Sensitive |
Refractive Index | n20/D 1.535(lit.) |
MDL | MFCD00006993 |
Physical and Chemical Properties | Colorless liquid. There is a strong aroma of the flower. Density 1.0272. Refractive index 1.507. Melting Point -10 °c. Boiling point 193-194 °c, refractive index 1.520-1.530(20 °c). Insoluble in water, miscible with ethanol and ether. Very lively nature, easy to polymerization. Can be oxidized to phenylacetic acid, can also be reduced to phenylethyl alcohol. Acetal can be condensed with alcohol, such as methanol, ethanol, etc. (can be used as a fragrance). |
Use | For the perfumery industry |
Risk Codes | R22 - Harmful if swallowed R36/37/38 - Irritating to eyes, respiratory system and skin. R43 - May cause sensitization by skin contact R11 - Highly Flammable |
Safety Description | S26 - In case of contact with eyes, rinse immediately with plenty of water and seek medical advice. S36 - Wear suitable protective clothing. S37 - Wear suitable gloves. S24 - Avoid contact with skin. S16 - Keep away from sources of ignition. S7 - Keep container tightly closed. |
UN IDs | UN 1170 3/PG 2 |
WGK Germany | 2 |
RTECS | CY1420000 |
TSCA | Yes |
HS Code | 29122990 |
Toxicity | LD50 orl-rat: 1550 mg/kg FCTXAV 17,377,79 |