2-PHENYL-2-BUTENAL

Synonym(s):cocoa butenal

CAS NO.：4411-89-6
Empirical Formula: C10H10O
Molecular Weight: 146.19
MDL number: MFCD00053158
EINECS: 224-567-0
SAFETY DATA SHEET (SDS)
Update Date: 2024-11-08 14:53:31

What is 2-PHENYL-2-BUTENAL?

Chemical properties

2-Phenyl-2-butenal has a green, floral, woody aroma

Occurrence

Reported as the odorous component in black tea and Phallus impudicus. Also reported found in cocoa, roasted hazelnut, asparagus, coffee, cocoa, microbial fermented tea, roasted filbert, American potato chips, soybean, rice bran, malt, katsuobishi (dried bonito), okra, roasted macadamia nut and roasted sesame seeds.

The Uses of 2-PHENYL-2-BUTENAL

2-Phenyl-2-butenal can be used to compare acrylamide and furan concentrations, antioxidant activities, and volatility profiles in cold or hot coffees.

Preparation

From acetaldehyde and phenyl acetaldehyde.

Definition

ChEBI: 2-Phenyl-2-butenal is an olefinic compound.

Taste threshold values

Taste characteristics at 10 ppm: green, vegetative, floral, cocoa and nutty.

Properties of 2-PHENYL-2-BUTENAL

Boiling point:	177 °C15 mm Hg(lit.)
Density	1.034 g/mL at 25 °C(lit.)
refractive index	n20/D 1.561(lit.)
FEMA	3224 \| 2-PHENYL-2-BUTENAL
Flash point:	222 °F
Specific Gravity	1.03
Odor	at 100.00 %. sweet narcissus cortex beany honey cocoa nutty radish
Water Solubility	Soluble in oil and ethanol. Insoluble in water.
Sensitive	Air Sensitive
JECFA Number	1474
CAS DataBase Reference	4411-89-6(CAS DataBase Reference)
EPA Substance Registry System	Benzeneacetaldehyde, .alpha.-ethylidene- (4411-89-6)

Safety information for 2-PHENYL-2-BUTENAL

Signal word	Warning
Pictogram(s)	Exclamation Mark Irritant GHS07
GHS Hazard Statements	H315:Skin corrosion/irritation H319:Serious eye damage/eye irritation H335:Specific target organ toxicity, single exposure;Respiratory tract irritation
Precautionary Statement Codes	P261:Avoid breathing dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray. P264:Wash hands thoroughly after handling. P264:Wash skin thouroughly after handling. P271:Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area. P280:Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection. P302+P352:IF ON SKIN: wash with plenty of soap and water. P305+P351+P338:IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continuerinsing.