2-methyl-4-phenyl butanal
2-methyl-4-phenylbutyraldehyde
Identification
| Name | 2-methyl-4-phenyl butanal |
| IUPAC | 2-methyl-4-phenylbutanal |
| CAS Number | 40654-82-8 |
| EINECS | 255-022-5 |
| FDA UNII | 1E564V2EQV |
| Molecular Formula | C11 H14 O |
| Molecular Weight | 162.23178000 |
| Nikkaji Number | J294.724B |
| CoE Number | 134 |
Regulatory
| JECFA Food Flavoring | 1462 2-methyl-4-phenylbutyraldehyde |
| DG SANTE Food Flavourings | 05.046 2-methyl-4-phenylbutyraldehyde |
| FEMA Number | 2737 |
| FDA | No longer provide for the use of these seven synthetic flavoring substances |
| FDA Mainterm (SATF) | 40654-82-8 ; 2-METHYL-4-PHENYLBUTYRALDEHYDE |
Physical Properties
| Appearance | colorless clear liquid (est) |
| Assay | 98.00 to 100.00 |
| Food Chemicals Codex Listed | No |
| Specific Gravity | 0.96800 to 0.97500 @ 25.00 °C. |
| Pounds per Gallon - (est). | 8.055 to 8.113 |
| Refractive Index | 1.50600 to 1.51000 @ 20.00 °C. |
| Boiling Point | 253.00 °C. @ 760.00 mm Hg |
| Acid Value | 2.00 max. KOH/g |
| Vapor Pressure | 0.017000 mmHg @ 25.00 °C. (est) |
| Flash Point | 245.00 °F. TCC ( 118.33 °C. ) |
| logP (o/w) | 2.698 (est) |
| Soluble in | alcohol |
| Insoluble in | water |
Organoleptic Properties
| Odor Description | at 10.00 % in dipropylene glycol. |
Safety Information
| Oral/Parenteral Toxicity | Not determined |
| Dermal Toxicity | Not determined |
| Inhalation Toxicity | Not determined |
GHS Classification
['GHS Classification in accordance with 29 CFR 1910 (OSHA HCS)', 'GHS Label elements, including precautionary statements']
Safety in Use
| Category | flavor and fragrance agents |
| RIFM Fragrance Material Safety Assessment | Search |
| Recommendation for 2-methyl-4-phenyl butanal usage levels up to | 0.2000 % in the fragrance concentrate. |
| Maximised Survey-derived Daily Intakes (MSDI-EU) | 0.34 (μg/capita/day) |
| Maximised Survey-derived Daily Intakes (MSDI-USA) | 0.40 (μg/capita/day) |
| baked goods | - |
| beverages(nonalcoholic) | - |
| beverages(alcoholic) | - |
| breakfast cereal | - |
| cheese | - |
| chewing gum | - |
| condiments / relishes | - |
| confectionery froastings | - |
| egg products | - |
| fats / oils | - |
| fish products | - |
| frozen dairy | - |
| fruit ices | - |
| gelatins / puddings | - |
| granulated sugar | - |
| gravies | - |
| hard candy | - |
| imitation dairy | - |
| instant coffee / tea | - |
| jams / jellies | - |
| meat products | - |
| milk products | - |
| nut products | - |
| other grains | - |
| poultry | - |
| processed fruits | - |
| processed vegetables | - |
| reconstituted vegetables | - |
| seasonings / flavors | - |
| snack foods | - |
| soft candy | - |
| soups | - |
| sugar substitutes | - |
| sweet sauces | - |
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Potential Uses
Natural Occurrence
Synonyms
benzenebutanal, a-methyl-
butyraldehyde, 2-methyl-4-phenyl-
alpha-
methyl benzene butanal
2-
methyl-4-phenyl butyraldehyde
2-
methyl-4-phenylbutanal
2-
methyl-4-phenylbutyraldehyde
a-
methylbenzenebutanal
4-
phenyl-2-methyl butanal
4-
phenyl-2-methylbutanal
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