Phenylacetaldehyde - ≥95%, contains 0.01 % Citric acid as stabilizer , CAS No.122-78-1

CAS: 122-78-1 Cat. No.: P105078 Formula: C8H8O Molecular Weight: 120.15 Beilstein Registry Number: 385791 EC Number: 204-574-5
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GRADE & PURITY ≥95% contains 0.01 % Citric acid as stabilizer
Synonyms
2-phenylethanone | benzene acetaldehyde | DTXCID501483 | DTXSID3021483 | phenylacetaldehyde | phenyl-Acetaldehyde | CCG-266073 | Phenylacetic aldehyde | A804962 | MFCD00006993 | 10.14272/DTUQWGWMVIHBKE-UHFFFAOYSA-N.1 | doi:10.14272/DTUQWGWMVIHBKE-UHFFFAOY
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Why this grade

≥95%, contains 0.01 % Citric acid as stabilizer for sensitive chromatographic and analytical workflows requiring minimal baseline interference.

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Literature proof

Cited in 68 peer-reviewed publications across chromatography, organic synthesis, and cross-coupling reactions.

Overview

Phenylacetaldehyde is an important aroma volatile found in tomato and roses. It has also been identified in potato, roasted cocoa beans and honey. Phenylacetaldehyde is also a potent moth attractant.


application:

Phenylacetaldehyde was used in a study to analyse the role of plant derived volatile chemicals on foraging of 1st instar Helicoverpa armigera.

Specifications

Synonyms
2-phenylethanone | benzene acetaldehyde | DTXCID501483 | DTXSID3021483 | phenylacetaldehyde | phenyl-Acetaldehyde | CCG-266073 | Phenylacetic aldehyde | A804962 | MFCD00006993 | 10.14272/DTUQWGWMVIHBKE-UHFFFAOYSA-N.1 | doi:10.14272/DTUQWGWMVIHBKE-UHFFFAOY
Specifications & Purity
≥95%, contains 0.01 % Citric acid as stabilizer
Biochemical and Physiological Mechanisms
Phenylacetaldehyde is an insect attractant and can be used in blacklight trap for pests. It is constituent of floral scent. It is an intermediate in a variety of biochemical pathways.
Storage
Store at -20°C,Argon charged
Shipped In
Ice chest + Ice pads
This product requires cold chain shipping. Ground and other economy services are not available.
Purity
≥95%
Names and Identifiers
Pubchem Sid508816382
Canonical SmilesC1=CC=C(C=C1)CC=O
IUPAC Name2-phenylacetaldehyde
InChIKeyDTUQWGWMVIHBKE-UHFFFAOYSA-N
INCHI1S/C8H8O/c9-7-6-8-4-2-1-3-5-8/h1-5,7H,6H2
Isomeric SMILES C1=CC=C(C=C1)CC=O
WGK Germany 2
UN Number 1988
Molecular Weight 120.15
Beilstein 385791
Reaxy-Rn 385791
Reaxys-RN_link_address https://www.reaxys.com/reaxys/secured/hopinto.do?context=S&query=IDE.XRN=385791&ln=

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Advanced Data

Taxonomic Classification

Taxonomy Tree

KingdomOrganic compounds
SuperclassBenzenoids
ClassBenzene and substituted derivatives
SubclassPhenylacetaldehydes
Intermediate Tree Nodes Not available
Direct ParentPhenylacetaldehydes
Alternative Parents Alpha-hydrogen aldehydes  Organic oxides  Hydrocarbon derivatives  
Molecular FrameworkAromatic homomonocyclic compounds
Substituents Phenylacetaldehyde - Alpha-hydrogen aldehyde - Organic oxygen compound - Organic oxide - Hydrocarbon derivative - Organooxygen compound - Carbonyl group - Aldehyde - Aromatic homomonocyclic compound
DescriptionThis compound belongs to the class of organic compounds known as phenylacetaldehydes. These are compounds containing a phenylacetaldehyde moiety, which consists of a phenyl group substituted at the second position by an acetalydehyde.
External Descriptors an aryl aldehyde
3D Structure
Interactive Chemical Structure Model





Associated Targets(Human)
SLC6A1 Tclin GABA transporter 1 (308 Activities)
Activity TypeRelationActivity valueUnitsAction TypeJournalPubMed IddoiAssay Aladdin ID
Mechanisms of Action
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26 results found

Lot NumberCertificate TypeDateItem
D2607381Certificate of AnalysisMar 24, 2026 P105078
D2607380Certificate of AnalysisMar 24, 2026 P105078
D2607378Certificate of AnalysisMar 24, 2026 P105078
D2607377Certificate of AnalysisMar 24, 2026 P105078
C2528418Certificate of AnalysisApr 12, 2025 P105078
C2528419Certificate of AnalysisApr 12, 2025 P105078
C2528420Certificate of AnalysisApr 12, 2025 P105078
L2524114Certificate of AnalysisApr 02, 2025 P105078
D2525358Certificate of AnalysisApr 02, 2025 P105078
D2525332Certificate of AnalysisApr 02, 2025 P105078
D2525331Certificate of AnalysisApr 02, 2025 P105078
D2525333Certificate of AnalysisApr 02, 2025 P105078
C2303990Certificate of AnalysisDec 09, 2024 P105078
C2303952Certificate of AnalysisDec 09, 2024 P105078
G2419338Certificate of AnalysisApr 10, 2024 P105078
L2420089Certificate of AnalysisApr 10, 2024 P105078
G2419340Certificate of AnalysisApr 10, 2024 P105078
G2419339Certificate of AnalysisApr 10, 2024 P105078
J2114021Certificate of AnalysisJul 10, 2023 P105078
J2114620Certificate of AnalysisJul 10, 2023 P105078
K2426127Certificate of AnalysisJul 10, 2023 P105078
J2423250Certificate of AnalysisFeb 15, 2023 P105078
C2303998Certificate of AnalysisFeb 15, 2023 P105078
C2303944Certificate of AnalysisFeb 15, 2023 P105078
G2029071Certificate of AnalysisMay 10, 2022 P105078
G2029070Certificate of AnalysisMay 10, 2022 P105078
Chemical and Physical Properties
SolubilityMiscible with alcohol and diethyl ether. Slightly miscible with water.
SensitivityHeat and Air Sensitive
Refractive Index1.507
Flash Point(°F)154.4 °F
Flash Point(°C)68°C
Boil Point(°C)193-194°C
Melt Point(°C)-10°C
Molecular Weight120.150 g/mol
XLogP31.800
Hydrogen Bond Donor Count0
Hydrogen Bond Acceptor Count1
Rotatable Bond Count2
Exact Mass120.058 Da
Monoisotopic Mass120.058 Da
Topological Polar Surface Area17.100 Ų
Heavy Atom Count9
Formal Charge0
Complexity82.600
Isotope Atom Count0
Defined Atom Stereocenter Count0
Undefined Atom Stereocenter Count0
Defined Bond Stereocenter Count0
Undefined Bond Stereocenter Count0
The total count of all stereochemical bonds0
Covalently-Bonded Unit Count1
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