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Sigma-Aldrich

Phenylacetaldehyde

≥90%

Synonym(s):

α-Tolyaldehyde

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Linear Formula:
C6H5CH2CHO
CAS Number:
Molecular Weight:
120.15
Beilstein:
385791
EC Number:
MDL number:
UNSPSC Code:
12352100
eCl@ss:
39023706
PubChem Substance ID:
NACRES:
NA.22
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Quality Level

Assay

≥90%

refractive index

n20/D 1.535 (lit.)

bp

195 °C

mp

−10 °C (lit.)

solubility

H2O: slightly soluble
alcohol: soluble
diethyl ether: soluble

density

1.027 g/mL at 25 °C

functional group

aldehyde
phenyl

storage temp.

2-8°C

SMILES string

O=CCc1ccccc1

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Application

Phenylacetaldehyde was used in a study to analyse the role of plant derived volatile chemicals on foraging of 1st instar Helicoverpa armigera.

Biochem/physiol Actions

Phenylacetaldehyde is an insect attractant and can be used in blacklight trap for pests. It is constituent of floral scent. It is an intermediate in a variety of biochemical pathways.

Other Notes

Contains varying amounts of poly(styrene oxide)

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Danger

Hazard Statements

Hazard Classifications

Acute Tox. 4 Oral - Aquatic Chronic 3 - Eye Dam. 1 - Skin Corr. 1B - Skin Sens. 1A

Storage Class Code

8A - Combustible corrosive hazardous materials

WGK

WGK 1

Flash Point(F)

154.4 °F - (External MSDS)

Flash Point(C)

68 °C - (External MSDS)

Personal Protective Equipment

dust mask type N95 (US), Eyeshields, Gloves

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