W200301

Acetaldehyde

≥99%, meets FCC analytical specification

• Synonym(s): Ethanal
• Linear Formula: CH₃CHO
• CAS Number: 75-07-0
• Molecular Weight: 44.05
• FEMA Number: 2003
• Beilstein: 505984
• EC Number: 200-836-8
• Council of Europe no.: 89
• MDL number: MFCD00006991
• UNSPSC Code: 12164502
• eCl@ss: 39021102
• PubChem Substance ID: 24900783
• Flavis number: 5.001

Properties

• biological source: synthetic
• Quality Level: 300
• grade: Kosher
• reg. compliance: meets FCC analytical specification
• vapor density: 1.52 (vs air)
• vapor pressure: 14.63 psi ( 20 °C)
• Assay: ≥99%
• autoignition temp.: 365 °F
• expl. lim.: 60 %
• refractive index: n20/D 1.332 (lit.)
• bp: 21 °C (lit.)
• mp: −125 °C (lit.)
• density: 0.785 g/mL at 25 °C (lit.)
• application(s): flavors and fragrances
• Documentation: see Safety & Documentation for available documents
• food allergen: no known allergens
• Organoleptic: pungent; ethereal; fruity
• storage temp.: 2-8°C
• SMILES string: CC=O
• InChI: 1S/C2H4O/c1-2-3/h2H,1H3
• InChI key: IKHGUXGNUITLKF-UHFFFAOYSA-N

Description

General description

Acetaldehyde is an important volatile flavoring compound found in Sherry-like wines and also in many fruits. It is mainly used as a flavoring ingredient in milk products, fruit juices, and soft drinks.

Safety Information

• Pictograms: GHS02,GHS08,GHS07
• Signal Word: Danger
• Hazard Statements: H224,H319,H335,H341,H350
• Precautionary Statements: P202 - P210 - P233 - P305 + P351 + P338 - P308 + P313 - P403 + P233
• Hazard Classifications: Carc. 1B - Eye Irrit. 2 - Flam. Liq. 1 - Muta. 2 - STOT SE 3
• Target Organs: Respiratory system
• Storage Class Code: 3 - Flammable liquids
• WGK: WGK 3
• Flash Point(F): -38.0 °F - closed cup
• Flash Point(C): -38.89 °C - closed cup
• Personal Protective Equipment: dust mask type N95 (US), Eyeshields, Gloves