What is Benzaldehyde propylene glycol acetal CAS 2568-25-4?
Benzaldehyde propylene glycol acetal CAS 2568-25-4 is formed by the condensation of benzaldehyde with propylene glycol, resulting in a cyclic acetal compound commonly used in flavor, fragrance, and chemical synthesis applications due to its pleasant aromatic profile and stability.
Specification
| Item |
Value |
| Appearance |
Colorless to Almost colorless clear liquid |
| Boiling Point |
83-85 °C/4 mmHg (lit.) |
| Density |
1.065 g/mL at 25 °C (lit.) |
| Fp |
>230 °F |
| Storage Condition |
Inert atmosphere, Room Temperature |
Feature
- Aromatic Note: Provides a mild almond-like, floral, and sweet odor profile.
- Fragrance Grade: Recognized as a perfuming and flavoring ingredient (FEMA listed).
- Acetal Stability: More stable than the parent aldehyde in many formulations.
- Synthetic Origin: Produced via controlled chemical synthesis for consistent quality.
Application
- Flavor Agent: Used in food flavor systems such as confectionery and beverages.
- Fragrance Use: Incorporated into perfumes and cosmetic formulations for floral notes.
- Chemical Intermediate: Serves as a building block in organic synthesis and specialty chemicals.
- Cosmetic Ingredient: Applied as a perfuming agent in personal care products.
- Research Use: Utilized as a biochemical reagent in laboratory and life science studies.
Packaging
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