4-Hydroxybenzaldehyde
Aroma Chemical CAS 123-08-0
A sweet note with an almond and balsamic character and a soft woody facet. Nutty and natural, it adds a gourmand depth to compositions.
Odor profile
| Descriptor 1 | Woody |
| Descriptor 2 | Sweet |
| Descriptor 3 | Almond |
Identification
| CAS Number | 123-08-0 |
| INCI Name | Hydroxybenzaldehyde |
| Category | Aroma Chemical |
| Formula | C7H6O2 |
| Mol. Weight | 122.12 |
| IUPAC Name | 4-hydroxybenzaldehyde |
| InChIKey | RGHHSNMVTDWUBI-UHFFFAOYSA-N |
Synonyms
para-oxy benzaldehyde, benzaldehyde, 4-hydroxy-, benzaldehyde, p-hydroxy-, 4-formyl phenol, p-formyl phenol, para-formyl phenol, 4-formylphenol, p-formylphenol, para-formylphenol, 4-hydroxy benzaldehyde, p-hydroxybenzaldehyde, para-hydroxybenzaldehyde, pract., 4-hydroxy-benzaldehyde, 4-hydroxybenzaldehyde
Physical and chemical data
| Boiling Point | 310.00 °C |
| Melting Point | 116.00 °C |
| Flash Point | 101.11 °C |
| Vapor Pressure | 0.017000 mmHg @ 25.00 C. (est) |
| LogP | 1.350 |
| Solubility | alcohol; water, 2.635e+004 mg/L @ 25 C (est); water, 8450 mg/L @ 25 C (exp) |
| Appearance | yellow to tan powder |
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