Aldehyde C-16

Ethyl methylphenylglycidate, commonly known as “strawberry aldehyde”, is an organic compound used in the flavor industry in artificial fruit flavors, in particular strawberry.

Particular Description
CAS NO. 77-83-8
CHEMICAL FORMULA C12 H14 O3
MOLECULAR WEIGHT 206.24118000

Specification

Particular Description
Product Name Aldehyde C-16
Other Names ethyl 3-methyl-3-phenyloxirane-2-carboxylate
Appearance colorless to pale yellow clear liquid
Odour
Sweet, fruity strawberry-like with floral honey
Assay 98.00 to 100.00 sum of isomers
Specific gravity 1.08600 to 1.11200 @ 25.00 °C.
Boiling Point 272.00 to 275.00 °C. @ 760.00 mm Hg
Vapor pressure 0.006000 mmHg @ 25.00 °C. (est)
Flash Point > 200.00 °F. TCC ( > 93.33 °C. )
Solubility in water, 111.3 mg/L @ 25 °C, benzyl alcohol, ethyl alcohol, 1:2 80 %
Refractive Index 1.496 – 1.506
Acid Value 1 – Max

Odar Strength

Medium.

Storage

Refrigerate in tightly sealed containers, moisture Sensitive.

Packaging

5 Kg HDPE bag / 25 Kg HDPE bag / 180-200 Kg HDPE barrel.

Uses

Because of its pleasant taste and aroma, ethyl methylphenylglycidate finds use in the fragrance industry, in artificial flavors, and in cosmetics. Its end applications include perfumes, soaps, beauty care products, detergents,pharmaceuticals, baked goods, candies, ice cream, and others.

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