4-methyl salicylaldehyde
2-hydroxy-4-methylbenzaldehyde
Identification
| Name | 4-methyl salicylaldehyde |
| CAS Number | 698-27-1 |
| EINECS | 211-813-7 |
| FDA UNII | 9N0S26G61J |
| Molecular Formula | C8 H8 O2 |
| Molecular Weight | 136.15016000 |
| MDL Number | MFCD00799550 |
| Nikkaji Number | J156.647D |
| CoE Number | 2130 |
| XlogP3 | 1.70 (est) |
Regulatory
| JECFA Food Flavoring | 898 2-hydroxy-4-methyl benzaldehyde |
| DG SANTE Food Flavourings | 05.091 2-hydroxy-4-methylbenzaldehyde |
| FEMA Number | 3697 |
| FDA | No longer provide for the use of these seven synthetic flavoring substances |
| FDA Mainterm (SATF) | 698-27-1 ; 2-HYDROXY-4-METHYLBENZALDEHYDE |
Physical Properties
| Appearance | colorless to pale yellow crystalline powder (est) |
| Assay | 98.00 to 100.00 |
| Food Chemicals Codex Listed | No |
| Melting Point | 58.00 to 61.00 °C. @ 760.00 mm Hg |
| Boiling Point | 760.00 to 223.00 °C. @ 760.00 mm Hg |
| Vapor Pressure | 0.081000 mmHg @ 25.00 °C. (est) |
| Flash Point | 190.00 °F. TCC ( 87.78 °C. ) |
| logP (o/w) | 1.987 (est) |
| Soluble in | alcohol |
Organoleptic Properties
| Odor Description | at 1.00 % in dipropylene glycol. |
Safety Information
| Preferred SDS | View |
| European information | Most important hazard(s): |
| Oral/Parenteral Toxicity | gavage-rat LD50 [sex: M,F] 1520 mg/kg |
| 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 | flavoring agents |
| Recommendation for 4-methyl salicylaldehyde usage levels up to | not for fragrance use. |
| Maximised Survey-derived Daily Intakes (MSDI-EU) | 0.61 (μg/capita/day) |
| Maximised Survey-derived Daily Intakes (MSDI-USA) | 0.30 (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
benzaldehyde, 2-hydroxy-4-methyl-
2,4-
cresotaldehyde
2-
formyl-5-methylphenol
2-
hydroxy-4-methyl benzaldehyde
2-
hydroxy-4-methyl-benzaldehyde
2-
hydroxy-4-methylbenzaldehyde
4-
methyl salicylic aldehyde
4-
methyl-2-hydroxybenzaldehyde
4-
methylsalicyclic aldehyde
3-
methylsalicylaldehyde
4-
methylsalicylaldehyde
m-homo
salicylaldehyde
meta-homo
salicylaldehyde
homo
salicylaldehyde, m-
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