Propionaldehyde
Aroma Chemical CAS 123-38-6
A sharp pungent note with a fruity ethereal character that turns sweet and light in extreme dilution. Used in trace amounts it adds a fresh fruity lift to top notes.
Odor profile
| Descriptor 1 | Fruity |
| Descriptor 2 | Earthy |
| Descriptor 3 | Nutty |
Identification
| CAS Number | 123-38-6 |
| INCI Name | Propionaldehyde |
| Category | Aroma Chemical |
| Formula | C3H6O |
| Mol. Weight | 58.08 |
| IUPAC Name | propanal |
| InChIKey | NBBJYMSMWIIQGU-UHFFFAOYSA-N |
Physical and chemical data
| Boiling Point | 48.9 °C |
| Melting Point | -80.0 °C |
| Flash Point | -9.4 °C |
| Density | 0.805 |
| Refractive Index | 1.36460 |
| Vapor Pressure | 235.000000 mmHg @ 25.00 C. |
| LogP | 0.59 |
| Solubility | 50 to 100 mg/mL at 64 °F |
| Appearance | Clear colorless liquid |
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