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Phenylpropionaldehyde

Aroma Chemical CAS 1335-10-0

A strong green floral note reminiscent of hyacinth with balsamic and watery facets. Highly diffusive, it is used in trace amounts for hyacinth, lilac and green floral compositions.

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Odor profile

Descriptor 1 Green
Descriptor 2 Aldehydic
Descriptor 3 Floral

Identification

CAS Number1335-10-0
INCI NamePhenylpropionaldehyde
CategoryAroma Chemical
FormulaC9H10O
Mol. Weight134.17
IUPAC Name3-phenylpropanal
InChIKeyYGCZTXZTJXYWCO-UHFFFAOYSA-N

Synonyms

dihydrocinnamaldehyde, hydrocinnamic aldehyde, hydrocinnamyl aldehyde, hydrocinnamylaldehyde, phenyl propanal, 3-phenylpropanal, propionaidehyde, phenyl-

Physical and chemical data

Boiling Point 217.00 °C
Flash Point 95.00 °C
Densitye 1.00700
Refractive Indexe 1.51900
Vapor Pressure 0.131000 mmHg @ 25.00 C. (est)
LogP 1.780
Solubility alcohol; water, 1624 mg/L @ 25 C (est)
Appearance colorless to pale yellow clear liquid

e Estimated from a closely related isomer of the same molecule. Actual values vary by supplier, grade and quality.

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