4-Ethoxybenzaldehyde Chemical Properties

Melting point:

13-14 °C(lit.)

Boiling point:

255 °C(lit.)

Density 

1.08 g/mL at 25 °C(lit.)

refractive index 

n20/D 1.559(lit.)

FEMA 

2413 | P-ETHOXYBENZALDEHYDE

Flash point:

>230 °F

storage temp. 

under inert gas (nitrogen or Argon) at 2-8°C

form 

Liquid

Specific Gravity

1.08

color 

Clear yellow to light brown

Odor

at 100.00 %. sweet spicy floral anisic

Odor Type

spicy

Water Solubility 

Insoluble in water.

Sensitive 

Air Sensitive

JECFA Number

879

BRN 

386863

LogP

2.23

CAS DataBase Reference

10031-82-0(CAS DataBase Reference)

NIST Chemistry Reference

Benzaldehyde, 4-ethoxy-(10031-82-0)

EPA Substance Registry System

Benzaldehyde, 4-ethoxy- (10031-82-0)

Safety Information

Hazard Codes 

Xi

Risk Statements 

36/37/38

Safety Statements 

26-37/39-24/25-36

WGK Germany 

3

RTECS 

CU6100000

Hazard Note 

Irritant

TSCA 

Yes

HS Code 

29124990

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4-Ethoxybenzaldehyde Usage And Synthesis

Description

4-Ethoxybenzaldehyde is a flavoring ingredient. 4-Ethoxybenzaldehyde can be used as an anti-inflammatory and prostaglandin E2 suppressor. It has also been indicated that it is useful in reducing facial erythema.

Chemical Properties

clear yellow to light brown liquid

Chemical Properties

p-Ethoxybenzaldehyde has a sweet, floral, and anise odor and a similar taste

Occurrence

Reported found in black tea

Uses

4-Ethoxybenzaldehyde was used as an anti-inflammatory and prostaglandin E2 suppressor in skin lightening agents.

Definition

ChEBI: 4-ethoxybenzaldehyde is an aromatic ether.

Preparation

By ethylation of p-hydroxybenzaldehyde using aluminum chloride catalyst.

References

Makino, Elizabeth T., et al. "Evaluation of a hydroquinone-free skin brightening product using in vitro inhibition of melanogenesis and clinical reduction of ultraviolet-induced hyperpigmentation." Journal of drugs in dermatology: JDD 12.3 (2013): s16-20.
Draelos, Zoe Diana, and Bryan B. Fuller. "Efficacy of 1% 4‐Ethoxybenzaldehyde in Reducing Facial Erythema." Dermatologic surgery31.s1 (2005): 881-886.
Cadby, P. "Estimating intakes of flavouring substances." (1996): 453-460.

4-Ethoxybenzaldehyde(10031-82-0)Related Product Information

• 2-Nitrobenzaldehyde
• 3,4,5-Trimethoxybenzaldehyde
• p-Tolualdehyde
• 4-tert-Butylbenzaldehyde
• DIETHOXYMETHANE
• 4-Ethylbenzaldehyde
• 2,5-Dimethoxybenzaldehyde
• 2,3,4-Trimethoxybenzaldehyde
• 4-Dimethylaminobenzaldehyde
• 3,5-Dimethoxybenzaldehyde
• Benzaldehyde
• 4-Hydroxybenzaldehyde
• 4-Ethoxyphenol
• p-Anisaldehyde
• 4-Formylbenzoic acid
• 4'-Ethoxyacetophenone
• Veratraldehyde
• Ethoxyquin