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4-Methyl-2-phenyl-2-pentenal

4-Methyl-2-phenyl-2-pentenal structure

4-Methyl-2-phenyl-2-pentenal 

structure
  • CAS No:

    26643-91-4

  • Formula:

    C12H14O

  • Chemical Name:

    4-Methyl-2-phenyl-2-pentenal

  • Synonyms:

    Benzeneacetaldehyde,α-(2-methylpropylidene)-;2-Pentenal,4-methyl-2-phenyl-;α-(2-Methylpropylidene)benzeneacetaldehyde;4-Methyl-2-phenyl-2-pentenal;2-Phenyl-4-methylpent-2-enal

  • Categories:

    Cosmetic Ingredient  >  Perfuming

Description

4-Methyl-2-phenyl-2-pentenal has a cocoa aroma. It is often used in chocolate and cocoa-type flavors.


Colourless to slightly yellow liquid; Cocoa-like aroma

4-Methyl-2-phenyl-2-pentenal Basic Attributes

174.24

174.24

2042583

247-869-4

2912299000

Characteristics

17.07000

2.92490

0.983 g/mL at 25 °C(lit.)

82-87 °C @ Press: 0.7 Torr

>230 °F

n20/D 1.536(lit.)

Soluble in oils; Insoluble in water|Soluble (in ethanol)

0.00156mmHg at 25°C

Safety Information

NONH for all modes of transport

3

36/37/38

26-36

Xi

P280-P304 + P340 + P312-P305 + P351 + P338-P337 + P313

H315-H319-H335

|Warning|H315 (100%): Causes skin irritation [Warning Skin corrosion/irritation]|P261, P264, P271, P280, P302+P352, P304+P340, P305+P351+P338, P312, P321, P332+P313, P337+P313, P362, P403+P233, P405, and P501|Aggregated GHS information provided by 132 companies from 6 notifications to the ECHA C&L Inventory. Each notification may be associated with multiple companies.

4-Methyl-2-phenyl-2-pentenal Use and Manufacturing

Methods of Manufacturing

By the corresponding aldehyde in the presence of a basic catalyst for aldol condensation.

Uses

GB 2760 1996 stipulates the permitted food spices. Used to formulate chocolate and cocoa flavors.

Benzeneacetaldehyde, .alpha.-(2-methylpropylidene)-: ACTIVE

Food additives -> Flavoring Agents|Flavoring Agents -> JECFA Flavorings Index

Flavoring Agents

Computed Properties

Molecular Weight:174.24
XLogP3:2.9
Hydrogen Bond Acceptor Count:1
Rotatable Bond Count:3
Exact Mass:174.104465066
Monoisotopic Mass:174.104465066
Topological Polar Surface Area:17.1
Heavy Atom Count:13
Complexity:185
Undefined Bond Stereocenter Count:1
Covalently-Bonded Unit Count:1
Compound Is Canonicalized:Yes

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