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Acetaldehyde

natural, FG

Synonym(s):

Ethanal

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About This Item

Linear Formula:
CH3CHO
CAS Number:
Molecular Weight:
44.05
FEMA Number:
2003
Council of Europe no.:
89
UNSPSC Code:
12164502
PubChem Substance ID:
Flavis number:
5.001
EC Number:
200-836-8
NACRES:
NA.21
MDL number:
Beilstein/REAXYS Number:
505984
eCl@ss:
39021102
Organoleptic:
ethereal
Grade:
FG, Halal, Kosher, natural
Food allergen:
no known allergens
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Quality Level

grade

FG, Halal, Kosher, natural

reg. compliance

EU Regulation 1334/2008 & 178/2002, FDA 21 CFR 117

vapor density

1.52 (vs air)

vapor pressure

14.63 psi ( 20 °C)

assay

≥99% (GC)

form

liquid

autoignition temp.

365 °F

expl. lim.

60 %

refractive index

n20/D 1.332 (lit.)

pH

5 (20 °C)

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

ethereal

storage temp.

2-8°C

SMILES string

CC=O

InChI

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

InChI key

IKHGUXGNUITLKF-UHFFFAOYSA-N

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.

Application


  • Identification of acetaldehyde based on plasmonic patterns of a gold nanostructure conjugated with chromophore and H(2)O(2): a new platform for the rapid and low-cost analysis of carcinogenic agents by colorimetric affordable test strip (CATS).: This study presents a novel method for detecting acetaldehyde using gold nanostructures, offering a fast, affordable solution for monitoring this carcinogenic compound (Shadjou N et al., 2024).

  • Optimisation and characterisation of KOH-activated carbon obtained from Baijiu spent grains for the mitigation of risk factors in alcoholic beverages.: This paper explores the use of KOH-activated carbon for absorbing acetaldehyde from alcoholic beverages, reducing its carcinogenic risk (Sun B et al., 2024).

  • Single-site iron-anchored amyloid hydrogels as catalytic platforms for alcohol detoxification.: Discusses the development of novel iron-anchored amyloid hydrogels that catalyze the breakdown of acetaldehyde, a harmful metabolite of alcohol (Mezzenga R et al., 2024).

Disclaimer

May form a small amount of trimer


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Danger

Hazard Classifications

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

target_organs

Respiratory system

Storage Class

3 - Flammable liquids

flash_point_f

-38.0 °F - closed cup

flash_point_c

-38.89 °C - closed cup

ppe

Eyeshields, Faceshields, Gloves

Regulatory Information

危险化学品

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Burdock GA
Encyclopedia of Food and Color Additives, 1, 9-9 (1997)
Yannai S
Dictionary of Food Compounds with CD-ROM: Additives, Flavors, and Ingredients, 7-7 (2012)
Jelen H
Food Flavors: Chemical, Sensory and Technological Properties, 291-291 (2011)



Global Trade Item Number

SKUGTIN
W200336-1.9KG-K04061837488849
W200336-12KG-K04061837488856
W200336-15KG-K04061834429937
W200336-400G-K04061838256485
W200336-SAMPLE-K04061838256492