2,4-Dimethylbenzaldehyde

Synonym(s):2,4-Dimethylbenzaldehyde

clear colourless liquid

2,4-Dimethylbenzaldehyde has a mild, sweet, bitter-almond odor.

Reported found in cognac, brandy, black tea, grape, juniper berry and clam

2,4-Dimethylbenzaldehyde can be used for antiproliferative activity.

By passing HCl into a mixture of o-xylole, aluminum chloride, sodium cyanide at 100°C.

ChEBI: 2,4-Dimethylbenzaldehyde is a carbonyl compound.

Taste characteristics at 20 ppm: naphthyl, cherry, almond, spice and vanilla.

The D values of 2,4-Dimethylbenzaldehyde were studied.

Melting point:	-9 °C (lit.)
Boiling point:	102-103 °C/14 mmHg (lit.)
Density	0.962 g/mL at 25 °C (lit.)
vapor pressure	1 hPa (20 °C)
FEMA	3427 \| 2,4-DIMETHYLBENZALDEHYDE
refractive index	n20/D 1.549(lit.)
Flash point:	192 °F
storage temp.	Store below +30°C.
solubility	Insoluble in water, soluble in alcohol and oils.
form	Liquid
Specific Gravity	0.962
color	Clear colorless
Odor	at 100.00 %. naphthyl cherry almond spice vanilla
Sensitive	Air Sensitive
JECFA Number	869
CAS DataBase Reference	15764-16-6(CAS DataBase Reference)
NIST Chemistry Reference	Benzaldehyde, 2,4-dimethyl-(15764-16-6)

Signal word	Warning
Pictogram(s)	Exclamation Mark Irritant GHS07
GHS Hazard Statements	H302:Acute toxicity,oral
Precautionary Statement Codes	P264:Wash hands thoroughly after handling. P264:Wash skin thouroughly after handling. P270:Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product. P301+P312:IF SWALLOWED: call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician IF you feel unwell. P501:Dispose of contents/container to..…