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Description

Veratraldehyde · CAS 120-14-9 · C9H10O3. UNII UI88P68JZD. Boiling Point: 538 °F at 760 mmHg (NTP, 1992); Boiling Point: 281.00 °C. @ 760.00 mm Hg; Boiling Point: 281 °C.

Identification

CAS Registry Number	120-14-9
PubChem CID	8419
Molecular formula	C9H10O3
IUPAC name	3,4-dimethoxybenzaldehyde
UNII (FDA)	UI88P68JZD
FEMA number	3109
JECFA number	877

Computed Descriptors

Molecular Weight	166.17
XLogP3	1.5
Hydrogen Bond Donor Count	0
Hydrogen Bond Acceptor Count	3
Rotatable Bond Count	3
Exact Mass	166.062994177
Monoisotopic Mass	166.062994177
Topological Polar Surface Area	35.5
Heavy Atom Count	12
Formal Charge	0

Physical & Chemical Properties

Boiling Point	538 °F at 760 mmHg (NTP, 1992)
Boiling Point	281.00 °C. @ 760.00 mm Hg
Boiling Point	281 °C
Boiling Point	281 °C @760 [mm Hg]
Melting Point	108 to 109 °F (NTP, 1992)
Melting Point	58 °C
Solubility	6.32 mg/mL at 25 °C
LogP	1.22

Physical description & handling notes

• Veratraldehyde appears as needles or chunky light peach powder. Has an odor of vanilla beans. (NTP, 1992)
• Solid
• white crystalline solid
• greater than 230 °F (NTP, 1992)
• less than 1 mg/mL at 72 °F (NTP, 1992)
• insoluble in cold water; soluble in hot water oils

Regulatory Status

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

GHS Hazard Classification

Reported hazard statements	H302 (100%), H315

Documented Uses

• Flavouring Agent -> FLAVOURING_AGENT -> JECFA Functional Classes
• Flavoring Agents -> JECFA Flavorings Index
• Benzaldehyde, 3,4-dimethoxy-: ACTIVE

Synonyms

3,4-Dimethoxybenzaldehyde; VERATRALDEHYDE; 120-14-9; Veratric aldehyde; Benzaldehyde, 3,4-dimethoxy-; Vanillin methyl ether; Veratrum aldehyde; Veratryl aldehyde; Veratral; p-Veratric aldehyde; 4-O-Methylvanillin; 3,4-Dimethoxybenzenecarbonal; Protocatechualdehyde dimethyl ether; Protocatechuic aldehyde dimethyl ether; FEMA No. 3109; DTXSID7026285

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the CAS number and molecular formula of Veratraldehyde?

CAS 120-14-9; molecular formula C9H10O3; molecular weight — g/mol.

What other names is Veratraldehyde known by?

3,4-Dimethoxybenzaldehyde, VERATRALDEHYDE, 120-14-9, Veratric aldehyde, Benzaldehyde, 3,4-dimethoxy-, Vanillin methyl ether.

What is the regulatory status of Veratraldehyde?

Documented regulatory listings: EU Flavoring substances; FDA Substance added to food: FLAVORING AGENT OR ADJUVANT; Flavoring Agents.

Is Veratraldehyde classified as hazardous?

Hazard statements reported: H302, H315.

What are the key physical properties of Veratraldehyde?

Boiling Point: 538 °F at 760 mmHg (NTP, 1992); Boiling Point: 281.00 °C. @ 760.00 mm Hg; Boiling Point: 281 °C; Boiling Point: 281 °C @760 [mm Hg].

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