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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.

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Odor profile

Descriptor 1 Woody
Descriptor 2 Sweet
Descriptor 3 Almond

Identification

CAS Number123-08-0
INCI NameHydroxybenzaldehyde
CategoryAroma Chemical
FormulaC7H6O2
Mol. Weight122.12
IUPAC Name4-hydroxybenzaldehyde
InChIKeyRGHHSNMVTDWUBI-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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