2,4-dimethyl benzaldehyde
2,4-xylylaldehyde
Identification
| Name | 2,4-dimethyl benzaldehyde |
| IUPAC | 2,4-dimethylbenzaldehyde |
| CAS Number | 15764-16-6 |
| EINECS | 239-856-7 |
| FDA UNII | I06YU18H4A |
| Molecular Formula | C9 H10 O |
| Molecular Weight | 134.17790000 |
| MDL Number | MFCD00003340 |
| Nikkaji Number | J43.037D |
| XlogP3 | 2.50 (est) |
Regulatory
| JECFA Food Flavoring | 869 2,4-dimethylbenzaldehyde |
| DG SANTE Food Flavourings | 05.110 2,4-dimethylbenzaldehyde |
| FEMA Number | 3427 |
| FDA | No longer provide for the use of these seven synthetic flavoring substances |
| FDA Mainterm (SATF) | 15764-16-6 ; 2,4-DIMETHYLBENZALDEHYDE |
Physical Properties
| Appearance | colorless to pale yellow clear liquid (est) |
| Assay | 95.00 to 100.00 |
| Food Chemicals Codex Listed | No |
| Specific Gravity | 1.01600 to 1.02000 @ 20.00 °C. |
| Pounds per Gallon - (est). | 8.464 to 8.497 |
| Refractive Index | 1.54800 to 1.55200 @ 20.00 °C. |
| Melting Point | -9.00 °C. @ 760.00 mm Hg |
| Boiling Point | 102.50 to 103.00 °C. @ 14.00 mm Hg, 212.00 to 215.00 °C. @ 710.00 mm Hg |
| Acid Value | 2.00 max. KOH/g |
| Vapor Pressure | 0.112000 mmHg @ 25.00 °C. (est) |
| Flash Point | 192.00 °F. TCC ( 88.89 °C. ) |
| logP (o/w) | 2.545 (est) |
| Soluble in | alcohol |
| Insoluble in | water |
Organoleptic Properties
| Odor Description |
at 100.00 %. Sweet, naphthalene, chemical, almond, powdery, spice, cherry and vanilla
|
| Taste Description | at 20.00 ppm. |
Safety Information
| Preferred SDS | View |
| Oral/Parenteral Toxicity | gavage-rat LD50 [sex: M,F] 1750 - 5000 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 | flavor and fragrance agents |
| RIFM Fragrance Material Safety Assessment | Search |
| Recommendation for 2,4-dimethyl benzaldehyde usage levels up to | 2.0000 % in the fragrance concentrate. |
| Maximised Survey-derived Daily Intakes (MSDI-EU) | 0.37 (μg/capita/day) |
| Maximised Survey-derived Daily Intakes (MSDI-USA) | 0.10 (μg/capita/day) |
| Structure Class | I |
| 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 | - |
BOC Sciences
Best of Chemicals Supplier
Quality supplier of research chemicals and biochemicals including inhibitors, building blocks, GMP Products, impurities and metabolites, APIs for Veterinary, Natural Compounds, ADCs, Stem Cell Molecul...
Penta International Corporation
Chemistry innovation
At Penta, our products and services help businesses do business better.
Sigma-Aldrich
Complete Supply Chain
The perfect blend of products and services that bring your creativity to life.
Synerzine, Inc.
Innovation. Customization. Aroma Ingredients.
Synerzine is a leading supplier of flavor and fragrance ingredients.
Potential Uses
Natural Occurrence
Synonyms
benzaldehyde, 2,4-dimethyl-
2,4-
dimethyl benzene carboxaldehyde
2,4-
dimethylbenzaldehyde
1-
formyl-2,4-dimethyl benzene
1-
formyl-2,4-dimethylbenzene
2,4-
xylyl aldehyde
2,4-
xylylaldehyde
Try the PubMed Search.