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Veratraldehyde
CAS Number
120-14-9
EC Number
204-373-2
FEMA Number
FEMA 3109
What is Veratraldehyde?
Veratraldehyde (CAS 120-14-9), also known as 3,4-Dimethoxybenzaldehyde, is an aromatic aldehyde used as a fragrance ingredient, flavor compound, and synthetic building block. FEMA 3109.
Where is Veratraldehyde used?
- Flavor and fragrance: sweet, vanilla-like, floral character in fine fragrances, personal care products and food flavoring systems
- Synthesis: reactive intermediate
- Pharmaceuticals: key intermediate in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients, including cardiovascular and CNS compounds
- Polymer chemistry and UV-curable systems: photoinitiator precursor or monomer building block for specialty resins
- Printing and packaging: photopolymer plates and ink formulations
- It serves as a reactive aromatic intermediate in industrial coatings.
Commercial specifications
- Packaging from kilogram-scale containers to bulk drum quantities
Other Names (Synonyms)
3,4-Dimethoxybenzaldehyde|Veratric aldehyde|Benzaldehyde, 3,4-dimethoxy-|Vanillin methyl ether|Veratrum aldehyde|Veratryl aldehyde|Veratral|p-Veratric aldehyde
What are the physical properties of Veratraldehyde?
Melting Point 43 °C
Boiling Point 280-282 °C @ Press: 760 Torr
Density 1.1708 (rough estimate)
Flash Point >230 °F
Appearance off-white crystalline solid
Color White to yellow
Odor at 10.00 % in dipropylene glycol. sweet woody vanilla
Form Lumps or Fused Solid
Water Solubility <0.1 g/100 mL at 22 ºC
Vapor Pressure 0.09Pa at 24℃
Refractive Index 1.5260 (estimate)
Log P 0.8 at 25℃
How is Veratraldehyde classified and handled safely? Learn More
Warning
GHS07· Irritant
Hazard Statements
H302 Harmful if swallowed
H315 Causes skin irritation
Precautionary Statements
P264 Wash … thoroughly after handling.
P270 Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product.
P280 Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.
P321 Specific treatment (see … on this label).
Which trade and regulatory codes apply to Veratraldehyde?
HS Code 29124900
Storage Class 11 - Combustible Solids
WGK (Germany) 3