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Sigma-Aldrich

Acetaldehyde

≥99%, meets FCC analytical specification

Synonym(s):

Ethanal

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Linear Formula:
CH3CHO
CAS Number:
75-07-0
Molecular Weight:
44.05
FEMA Number:
2003
Beilstein:
505984
EC Number:
200-836-8
Council of Europe no.:
89
MDL number:
MFCD00006991
UNSPSC Code:
12164502
eCl@ss:
39021102
PubChem Substance ID:
24900783
Flavis number:
5.001
Organoleptic:
pungent; ethereal; fruity
grade:
Kosher
biological source:
synthetic
food allergen:
no known allergens

biological source

synthetic

Quality Level

300

grade

Kosher

reg. compliance

meets FCC analytical specification

vapor density

1.52 (vs air)

vapor pressure

14.63 psi ( 20 °C)

Assay

≥99%

autoignition temp.

365 °F

expl. lim.

60 %

refractive index

n20/D 1.332 (lit.)

bp

21 °C (lit.)

mp

−125 °C (lit.)

density

0.785 g/mL at 25 °C (lit.)

application(s)

flavors and fragrances

Documentation

see Safety & Documentation for available documents

food allergen

no known allergens

Organoleptic

pungent; ethereal; fruity

storage temp.

2-8°C

SMILES string

CC=O

InChI

1S/C2H4O/c1-2-3/h2H,1H3

InChI key

IKHGUXGNUITLKF-UHFFFAOYSA-N

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General description

Acetaldehyde is an important volatile flavoring compound found in Sherry-like wines and also in many fruits. It is mainly used as a flavoring ingredient in milk products, fruit juices, and soft drinks.

Signal Word

Danger

Hazard Statements

H224,H319,H335,H341,H350

Hazard Classifications

Carc. 1B - Eye Irrit. 2 - Flam. Liq. 1 - Muta. 2 - STOT SE 3

Target Organs

Respiratory system

Storage Class Code

3 - Flammable liquids

WGK

WGK 3

Flash Point(F)

-38.0 °F - closed cup

Flash Point(C)

-38.89 °C - closed cup

Personal Protective Equipment

dust mask type N95 (US), Eyeshields, Gloves

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SHBJ0104
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