| Name | 4-ethylbenzaldehyde |
| Synonyms | Ebal FEMA 3756 ethylbenzaldhyde Ethyl-benzaldehyde P-ETHYLBENZALDEHYDE 4-ETHYLBENZALDEHYDE 4-ethylbenzaldehyde Benzaldehyde,4-ethyl LABOTEST-BB LT00429577 8-Methyl-1,5-dioxaspiro[5.5]undecan-3-ol 1,5-dioxaspiro[5.5]undecan-3-ol, 8-methyl- |
| CAS | 4748-78-1 |
| EINECS | 225-268-8 |
| InChI | InChI=1/C9H10O/c1-2-8-3-5-9(7-10)6-4-8/h3-7H,2H2,1H3 |
| InChIKey | QNGNSVIICDLXHT-UHFFFAOYSA-N |
| Molecular Formula | C9H10O |
| Molar Mass | 134.18 |
| Density | 0.979 g/mL at 25 °C (lit.) |
| Boling Point | 221 °C (lit.) |
| Flash Point | 198°F |
| JECFA Number | 865 |
| Water Solubility | Not miscible or difficult to mix in water. Soluble in alcohol. |
| Vapor Presure | 16.67Pa at 25℃ |
| Appearance | Liquid |
| Color | Clear colorless to light yellow |
| BRN | 636027 |
| Sensitive | Air Sensitive |
| Refractive Index | n20/D 1.539(lit.) |
| Risk Codes | R36/37/38 - Irritating to eyes, respiratory system and skin. R22 - Harmful if swallowed |
| Safety Description | S26 - In case of contact with eyes, rinse immediately with plenty of water and seek medical advice. S27 - Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. S28 - After contact with skin, wash immediately with plenty of soap-suds. S36/37/39 - Wear suitable protective clothing, gloves and eye/face protection. S37/39 - Wear suitable gloves and eye/face protection |
| WGK Germany | 3 |
| TSCA | Yes |
| HS Code | 29122990 |
| Hazard Class | IRRITANT |
| FEMA | 3756 | 4-ETHYLBENZALDEHYDE |
| LogP | 2.75 at 25℃ |
| NIST chemical information | Information provided by: webbook.nist.gov (external link) |
| EPA chemical information | Information provided by: ofmpub.epa.gov (external link) |
| Application | 4-ethylbenzaldehyde is an organic compound, a derivative of benzaldehyde. Soluble in ethanol. It can be used as a food additive. |
| toxicity | GRAS(FEMA). |
| usage limit | FEMA(mg/kg): baked goods, gel, pudding, breakfast cereal, seasoning spices, nut products, 25; Cold drinks, beverages, alcohol, dairy products, milk substitutes, instant coffee and tea, confectionery, frosting, 15; Meat products, poultry products 5; Soft candy, jam, jelly, hard candy, 40; fruit ice, condiments, sauce, 10. |
| Biological activity | 4-Ethylbenzaldehyde is an endogenous metabolite. |