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Acetaldehyde

≥99%, meets FCC analytical specification

Synonym(s):

Ethanal

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Linear Formula:
CH3CHO
CAS Number:
75-07-0
Molecular Weight:
44.05
FEMA Number:
2003
Beilstein/REAXYS Number:
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
organoleptic:
pungent; ethereal; fruity
grade:
Kosher
biological source:
synthetic
food allergen:
no known allergens

biological source

synthetic

Quality Level

300

grade

Kosher

reg. compliance

meets FCC analytical specification
meets analytical specifications of FCC

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

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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.

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Danger

Hazard Classifications

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

target_organs

Respiratory system

Storage Class

3 - Flammable liquids

wgk_germany

WGK 3

flash_point_f

-38.0 °F - closed cup

flash_point_c

-38.89 °C - closed cup

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