Phenylpropyl aldehyde
[CAS# 104-53-0]

Identification

• Classification: Flavors and spices >> Synthetic spice >> Aldehyde fragrance >> Aromatic aldehyde
• Name: Phenylpropyl aldehyde
• Synonyms: Benzylacetaldehyde; 3-Phenylpropionaldehyde
• Molecular Formula: C₉H₁₀O
• Molecular Weight: 134.17
• CAS Registry Number: 104-53-0
• EC Number: 203-211-8
• FEMA: 2887

Properties

• Density: 1.01
• Melting point: -42 ºC
• Boiling point: 224-226 ºC
• Refractive index: 1.52-1.525
• Flash point: 95 ºC

Safety Data

• Hazard Symbols: Xi
• Risk Codes: R36/37/38
• Safety Description: S26;S37/39

Hazard Classification

Hazard	Class	Category Code	Hazard Statement
Skin irritation	Skin Irrit.	2	H315
Eye irritation	Eye Irrit.	2	H319
Skin sensitization	Skin Sens.	1	H317
Specific target organ toxicity - single exposure	STOT SE	3	H335
Eye irritation	Eye Irrit.	2A	H319
Flammable liquids	Flam. Liq.	2	H225