Phenylacetaldehyde, 95%, Thermo Scientific Chemicals

Product Code	Brand	Quantity
11404040	Thermo Scientific Alfa Aesar A14263.14	25 g
11452407	Thermo Scientific Alfa Aesar A14263.22	100 g
11462407	Thermo Scientific Alfa Aesar A14263.36	500 g

Description

Phenylacetaldehyde is used for the preparation of fragrances and polymers like polyesters, which find application as a rate controlling additive in polymerization reactions. It is an active component of fragrances and floral scent due to its honey-like sweet character and finds application in flavored cigarettes and beverages. It is an insect attractant and utilized in blacklight trap for pests. It is also used as a building block in the synthesis of more complex chemicals, such as resmethrin. Furthermore, it is used in association with acetic anhydride and allyltrimethylsilane in three-component coupling process catalyzed by LiBF₄ providing homoallylic acetates.

This Thermo Scientific Chemicals brand product was originally part of the Alfa Aesar product portfolio. Some documentation and label information may refer to the legacy brand. The original Alfa Aesar product / item code or SKU reference has not changed as a part of the brand transition to Thermo Scientific Chemicals.

Applications
Phenylacetaldehyde is used for the preparation of fragrances and polymers like polyesters, which find application as a rate controlling additive in polymerization reactions. It is an active component of fragrances and floral scent due to its honey-like sweet character and finds application in flavored cigarettes and beverages. It is an insect attractant and utilized in blacklight trap for pests. It is also used as a building block in the synthesis of more complex chemicals, such as resmethrin. Furthermore, it is used in association with acetic anhydride and allyltrimethylsilane in three-component coupling process catalyzed by LiBF₄ providing homoallylic acetates.

Solubility
Miscible with alcohol and diethyl ether. Slightly miscible with water.

Notes
Store in cool place. Incompatible with strong oxidizing agents and strong bases.

Chemical Identifiers

• CAS: 122-78-1
• Molecular Weight (g/mol): 120.15
• InChI Key: DTUQWGWMVIHBKE-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• PubChem CID: 998
• IUPAC Name: 2-phenylacetaldehyde

• Molecular Formula: C8H8O
• MDL Number: MFCD00006993
• Synonym: phenylacetaldehyde, benzeneacetaldehyde, hyacinthin, alpha-tolualdehyde, phenylethanal, 2-phenylethanal, phenylacetic aldehyde, alpha-toluic aldehyde, acetaldehyde, phenyl, benzylcarboxaldehyde
• ChEBI: CHEBI:16424
• SMILES: O=CCC1=CC=CC=C1

Specifications

• CAS: 122-78-1
• Boiling Point: 194°C to 196°C
• Molecular Formula: C8H8O
• MDL Number: MFCD00006993
• Sensitivity: Air sensitive
• Synonym: phenylacetaldehyde, benzeneacetaldehyde, hyacinthin, alpha-tolualdehyde, phenylethanal, 2-phenylethanal, phenylacetic aldehyde, alpha-toluic aldehyde, acetaldehyde, phenyl, benzylcarboxaldehyde
• InChI Key: DTUQWGWMVIHBKE-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• IUPAC Name: 2-phenylacetaldehyde
• PubChem CID: 998
• Formula Weight: 120.15
• Chemical Name or Material: Phenylacetaldehyde

• Density: 1.075
• Flash Point: 68°C (154°F)
• Refractive Index: 1.535
• Beilstein: 385791
• Merck Index: 14,7265
• Solubility Information: Miscible with alcohol and diethyl ether. Slightly miscible with water.
• SMILES: O=CCC1=CC=CC=C1
• Molecular Weight (g/mol): 120.15
• ChEBI: CHEBI:16424
• Percent Purity: 95%

Safety and Handling

GHS H Statement
H302-H315-H319-H335-H227
Harmful if swallowed.
Causes skin irritation.
Causes serious eye irritation.
May cause respiratory irritation.
Combustible liquid.

P210-P261-P264b-P270-P272-P280-P301+P312-P302+P352-P330-P333+P313-P363-P370+P378q-P501c

H227-H302-H317

missing translation for 'einecsNumber' : 204-574-5

missing translation for 'rtecsNumber' : CY1420000

missing translation for 'tsca' : Yes

Recommended Storage : Keep cold; Store under Argon

Product Identifier

• Phenylacetaldehyde

Signal Word

• Warning

Hazard Category

• Acute toxicity Category 4
• Skin sensitiser Category 1

Hazard Statement

• H302-Harmful if swallowed.
• H317-May cause an allergic skin reaction.

Precautionary Statement

• P280-Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.
• P301+P330+P331-IF SWALLOWED: rinse mouth. Do NOT induce vomiting.
• P302+P352-IF ON SKIN: Wash with plenty of water/soap.
• P312-Call a POISON CENTER/doctor/if you feel unwell.
• P333+P313-If skin irritation or rash occurs: Get medical advice/attention.

Supplemental information

• MIXTURE LIST-Contains : Benzeneacetaldehyde

RUO – Research Use Only