4-Hydroxybenzaldehyde

Independent reference data for 4-Hydroxybenzaldehyde (CAS 123-08-0), compiled from public chemistry databases.

Registry identifiers across databases

Computed descriptors

Physicochemical values on record

Documented uses on record

Present in many plants in small amounts; [Merck Index] Used as flavoring agent or adjuvant; [FDA] Used to make pharmaceuticals; [Hawley]Flavouring Agent -> FLAVOURING_AGENT -> JECFA Functional Classes

Synonyms and trade names

4-hydroxybenzaldehyde; p-Hydroxybenzaldehyde; 123-08-0; 4-Formylphenol; p-Formylphenol; Benzaldehyde, 4-hydroxy-; p-Oxybenzaldehyde; Parahydroxybenzaldehyde; FEMA NO. 3984; Para-Hydroxybenzaldehyde; NSC-2127; O1738X3Y38; DTXSID8059552; CHEBI:17597; RefChem:99272; DTXCID7033787

Regulatory listings held on file

Regulatory & Food Contact	EU Flavoring substances FDA Substance added to food: FLAVORING AGENT OR ADJUVANT Flavoring Agents FLAVOURING_AGENT: Flavouring Agent Roast No safety concern at current levels of intake when used as a flavouring agent

What the public record says

4-Hydroxy benzaldehyde is identified by CAS 123-08-0, molecular formula C7H6O2 and molecular weight 122.04 g/mol. UNII O1738X3Y38; ChEBI 17597; InChIKey RGHHSNMVTDWUBI-UHFFFAOYSA-N. Boiling Point: 310; Boiling Point: 310.00 to 311.00 °C. @ 760.00 mm Hg; Melting Point: 117.

Physical description and handling notes

Source: PubChem / Wikidata; the batch COA governs where values differ.