(E)-3-(4-Methylphenyl)-2-propenal
[CAS# 56578-35-9]

Identification

• Classification: Flavors and spices >> Synthetic spice >> Carboxylic acid and ester perfume >> Aromatic carboxylic acid ester
• Name: (E)-3-(4-Methylphenyl)-2-propenal
• Synonyms: (E)-3-(4-Methylphenyl)acrolein; (E)-4-Methylcinnamaldehyde; (E)-p-Methylcinnamaldehyde; trans-4-Methylcinnamaldehyde; trans-p-Methylcinnamaldehyde
• Molecular Formula: C₁₀H₁₀O
• Molecular Weight: 146.19
• CAS Registry Number: 56578-35-9
• EC Number: 663-256-8

Properties

• Density: 1.015
• Melting point: 40-42 ºC
• Boiling point: 267 ºC
• Flash point: 94 ºC

Safety Data

Hazard Classification

Hazard	Class	Category Code	Hazard Statement
Skin irritation	Skin Irrit.	2	H315
Skin sensitization	Skin Sens.	1	H317
Eye irritation	Eye Irrit.	2	H319