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Sigma-Aldrich

4-Hydroxybenzaldehyde

≥97%, FG

Synonym(s):

p-Hydroxybenzaldehyde

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About This Item

Linear Formula:
HOC6H4CHO
CAS Number:
Molecular Weight:
122.12
FEMA Number:
3984
Beilstein:
471352
EC Number:
MDL number:
UNSPSC Code:
12164502
PubChem Substance ID:
Flavis number:
5.047
NACRES:
NA.21

biological source

synthetic

Quality Level

grade

FG
Fragrance grade
Halal
Kosher

Agency

follows IFRA guidelines

reg. compliance

EU Regulation 1223/2009
EU Regulation 1334/2008 & 872/2012
FDA 21 CFR 110

Assay

≥97%

mp

112-116 °C (lit.)

application(s)

flavors and fragrances

Documentation

see Safety & Documentation for available documents

food allergen

no known allergens

fragrance allergen

no known allergens

Organoleptic

almond; balsamic; nutty; sweet

SMILES string

[H]C(=O)c1ccc(O)cc1

InChI

1S/C7H6O2/c8-5-6-1-3-7(9)4-2-6/h1-5,9H

InChI key

RGHHSNMVTDWUBI-UHFFFAOYSA-N

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General description

4-hydroxybenzaldehyde occurs naturally in vanilla beans and is one of the keys contributors to the vanilla flavor.

Application

  • Dual action of benzaldehydes: Inhibiting quorum sensing and enhancing antibiotic efficacy for controlling Pseudomonas aeruginosa biofilms.: This paper highlights the dual functionality of benzaldehyde derivatives in inhibiting bacterial communication and boosting antibiotic efficiency, offering promising strategies against biofilm-associated infections (Borges A et al., 2024).

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Signal Word

Danger

Hazard Statements

Hazard Classifications

Eye Dam. 1 - STOT SE 3

Target Organs

Respiratory system

Storage Class Code

11 - Combustible Solids

WGK

WGK 2

Flash Point(F)

345.2 °F

Flash Point(C)

174 °C

Personal Protective Equipment

dust mask type N95 (US), Eyeshields, Gloves

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