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Acetaldehyde solution

40 wt. % in H2O

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Linear Formula:
CH3CHO
CAS Number:
Molecular Weight:
44.05
FEMA Number:
2003
MDL number:
UNSPSC Code:
12164502
eCl@ss:
39021102
PubChem Substance ID:
Flavis number:
5.001
NACRES:
NA.21

biological source

synthetic

Quality Level

reg. compliance

FDA 21 CFR 177.2410
FDA 21 CFR 182.60

form

liquid

concentration

35.00-45.00% (titration by hydroxylamine)
40 wt. % in H2O

refractive index

n20/D 1.3771

density

0.868 g/mL at 20 °C

application(s)

flavors and fragrances

Documentation

see Safety & Documentation for available documents

food allergen

no known allergens

Organoleptic

ethereal

SMILES string

[H]C(C)=O

InChI

1S/C2H4O/c1-2-3/h2H,1H3

InChI key

IKHGUXGNUITLKF-UHFFFAOYSA-N

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For R&D or non-EU Food use. Not for retail sale.

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Signal Word

Danger

Hazard Statements

Hazard Classifications

Carc. 1B - Eye Irrit. 2 - Flam. Liq. 2 - Muta. 2 - STOT SE 3

Target Organs

Respiratory system

Storage Class Code

3 - Flammable liquids

WGK

WGK 3

Flash Point(F)

<-0.0 °F - closed cup

Flash Point(C)

< -17.78 °C - closed cup

Personal Protective Equipment

dust mask type N95 (US), Eyeshields, Gloves

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