PHENYLACETALDEHYDE

PHENYLACETALDEHYDE is a colorless to pale yellow liquid that becomes more viscous with age. It has a green, sweet, floral honey odor, with harsh hyacinth notes on dilution, as assessed through olfactory evaluation. This compound is used in the fragrance industry to provide sweet, floral, and honey-like notes, often enhancing floral and gourmand fragrance compositions.

INCI Name: Phenylacetaldehyde

Functions: Fragrance

Synonyms: 2-phenylacetaldehyde, 2-Phenylethanal, alpha-Phenylacetaldehyde, alpha-Tolualdehyde, alpha-Toluic Aldehyde, Benzeneacetaldehyde, Benzylcarboxaldehyde, FEMA 2974, Hyacinthin, Oxophenylethane, Phenacetaldehyde, Phenyl-Acetaldehyde, Phenylacetic Aldehyde, Phenylethanal

    Enhanced TDS

    Identification & Functionality

    Properties

    Physical Form
    Soluble In
    Odor
    Green, sweet, floral honey, harsh hyacinth on dilution
    Appearance
    Colorless to pale yellow liquid, becomes more viscous on aging
    Soluble in
    Propylene Glycol, Most Fixed Oils
    Insoluble in
    Glycerin
    Specifications
    ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
    Molecular Weight120.15--
    Boiling Point195°C-
    Flash Point181°F-
    Specific Gravity (at 25°C)1.025 - 1.090-FCC Method
    Refractive Index (at 20°C)1.524 - 1.555-FCC Method
    Purity95.0 - 100.0%QC 30.M, Gas Chromatography
    Acid Value0.0 - 5.0mgKOH/gFCC Method
    Solubility Data
    ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
    Solubility in Alcohol (in 2ml of 80% Alcohol)1mlFCC Method

    Regulatory & Compliance

    Certifications & Compliance

    Storage & Handling

    Shelf Life
    90 days
    Storage and Shelf Life Information
    • Stable under normal conditions
    • Store in a cool, dry place away from heat and sunlight
    • Shelf life considerations apply only for original unopened containers