2-Ethylbenzaldehyde

CAS: 22927-13-5

Ref. 3D-FE23135

Product Information

• Name: 2-Ethylbenzaldehyde
• Synonyms: o-Ethylbenzaldehyde
• Brand: Biosynth
• Description: 2-Ethylbenzaldehyde is a colorless volatile liquid that has an odor similar to that of cloves. 2-Ethylbenzaldehyde can be found in the essential oil of nutmeg and other spices, such as cinnamon. It is used in the chemical industry as a control agent for analytical methods, such as the spectrometric determination of ether linkages. 2-Ethylbenzaldehyde has been shown to inhibit fatty acid production by bacteria and to inhibit lipid peroxidation. It also exhibits anti-inflammatory effects when exposed to cells in vitro. Exposure to 2-ethylbenzaldehyde may cause irritation of the eyes, skin, and respiratory tract, dizziness, headache, nausea and vomiting.2-Ethylbenzaldehyde is generally considered safe for human consumption at low levels; however it may cause adverse health effects if ingested in large quantities or if heated over 400° F (204° Celsius).

Chemical properties

• Molecular weight: 134.18 g/mol
• Formula: C₉H₁₀O
• Purity: Min. 95%
• Color/Form: Powder
• InChI: InChI=1S/C9H10O/c1-2-8-5-3-4-6-9(8)7-10/h3-7H,2H2,1H3
• InChI key: InChIKey=NTWBHJYRDKBGBR-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• SMILES: CCc1ccccc1C=O