Phenoxyacetaldehyde
Aroma Chemical Base Note CAS 2120-70-9
A fresh green note with a hyacinth character and a soft ozone facet. Leafy and natural, it adds a leather green lift to compositions.
Odor profile
| Note | Base Note |
| Descriptor 1 | Green |
| Descriptor 2 | Floral |
| Descriptor 3 | Aldehydic |
| Tenacity2 | 188 h |
2 Source: The Good Scents Company
Identification
| CAS Number | 2120-70-9 |
| INCI Name | Phenoxyacetaldehyde |
| Category | Aroma Chemical |
| Formula | C8H8O2 |
| Mol. Weight | 136.15 |
| IUPAC Name | 2-phenoxyacetaldehyde |
| InChIKey | XFFILAFLGDUMBF-UHFFFAOYSA-N |
Synonyms
acetaldehyde, 2-phenoxy-, acetaldehyde, phenoxy-, aldehyde cortex, aldehyde cortex 50 (IFF), cortex aldehyde 50 (IFF), cortex aldehyde 50% benzyl alcohol (IFF), phenoxy acetaldehyde 50% in benzyl alcohol, 2-( phenoxy)acetaldehyde 50% in benzyl alcohol, 2-phenoxyacetaldehyde 50% in benzyl alcohol, phenoxy-acetaldehyde
Physical and chemical data
| Boiling Point | 220.39 °C |
| Flash Point | 85.00 °C |
| Density | 1.12000 |
| Refractive Index | 1.54500 |
| Vapor Pressure | 0.113000 mmHg @ 25.00 C. (est) |
| LogP | 1.134 |
| Solubility | alcohol; water, 1.048e+004 mg/L @ 25 C (est); For experimental / research use only. |
| Appearance | colorless clear viscous liquid |
Regulatory status
IFRA maximum concentrations
| Category | Use | Limit in the finished product |
|---|---|---|
| Category 1 | Lip products, toys | 0.045 % |
| Category 2 | Deodorants, antiperspirants | 0.014 % |
| Category 3 | Eye products | 0.27 % |
| Category 4 | Fine fragrance | 0.25 % |
| Category 5A | Body lotion | 0.064 % |
| Category 5B | Face cream | 0.064 % |
| Category 5C | Hand cream | 0.064 % |
| Category 5D | Baby creams, oils | 0.021 % |
| Category 6 | Oral care, mouthwash | 0.15 % |
| Category 7A | Rinse-off hair products | 0.24 % |
| Category 7B | Leave-on hair products | 0.24 % |
| Category 8 | Intimate and baby wipes | 0.021 % |
| Category 9 | Soap, shampoo, rinse-off | 0.49 % |
| Category 10A | Household care, hand contact | 0.48 % |
| Category 10B | Aerosol air fresheners | 1.8 % |
| Category 11A | Intended skin contact | 0.021 % |
| Category 11B | Minimal skin contact | 0.021 % |
| Category 12 | No skin contact, candles | Not restricted |
| IFRA Amendment | 51 |
| Restriction Type | Restriction |
| Critical Effect | Dermal Sensitization And Systemic Toxicity |
All figures on this page are guide values collected from public reference works and supplier declarations. They differ between batches, origins and qualities. The data sheet of your own supplier is always the authoritative document for the material you actually use.