W200336

Acetaldehyde

natural, FG

• Synonym(s): Ethanal
• 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
• PubChem Substance ID: 24900785
• Flavis number: 5.001
• NACRES: NA.21

Properties

• grade: FG; Halal; Kosher; natural
• Quality Level: 400
• 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

Description

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.

Caution

May form a small amount of trimer

Safety Information

• Pictograms: GHS02,GHS07,GHS08
• Signal Word: Danger
• Hazard Statements: H224 - H319 - H335 - H341 - H350
• Precautionary Statements: P202 - P210 - P233 - P305 + P351 + P338 - P308 + P313 - P403 + P233
• 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