Canthoxal

Description

3-(p-methoxyphenyl)-2-methylpropionaldehyde · CAS 5462-06-6 · C11H14O2. UNII L7QWJ4USPC.

Identification

CAS Registry Number	5462-06-6
PubChem CID	64813
Molecular formula	C11H14O2
IUPAC name	3-(4-methoxyphenyl)-2-methylpropanal
UNII (FDA)	L7QWJ4USPC

Computed Descriptors

Molecular Weight	178.23
XLogP3	2.2
Hydrogen Bond Donor Count	0
Hydrogen Bond Acceptor Count	2
Rotatable Bond Count	4
Exact Mass	178.099379685
Monoisotopic Mass	178.099379685
Topological Polar Surface Area	26.3
Heavy Atom Count	13
Formal Charge	0

Regulatory Status

GHS notification summary	0.2% (3 / 1748)

GHS Hazard Classification

GHS notification summary	0.2% (3 / 1748)
Reported hazard statements	H317 (99.8%), H319 (73.8%), H412 (87.9%)

Documented Uses

• Information on 8 consumer products that contain 2-Methyl-3-(p-methoxyphenyl)propanal in the following categories is provided:
• 4-Methoxy-alpha-methylbenzenepropanal
• IFRA 51st Amendment - Guidance for the use of IFRA Standards
• Restriction: This material should be used only in the limited quantity as stated in the Standard
• DERMAL SENSITIZATION AND SYSTEMIC TOXICITY
• Due to the possible ingestion of small amounts of fragrance ingredients from their use in products in Categories 1 and 6, materials must not only comply with IFRA Standards but must also be recognized as safe as a flavoring ingredient as defined by the IOFI Code of Practice (www.iofi.org). For more details see chapter 1 of the Guidance for the use of IFRA Standards.

Synonyms

3-(4-methoxyphenyl)-2-methylpropanal; 2-Methyl-3-(p-methoxyphenyl)propanal; 2-(p-Anisyl)propanal; 2-Anisylpropional; L7QWJ4USPC; p-Methoxyhydratropaldehyde; 2-Methyl-3-(4-methoxyphenyl)propionaldehyde; Benzenepropanal, 4-methoxy-.alpha.-methyl-; EINECS 226-749-5; 4-Methoxy-alpha-methylbenzenepropanal; NSC 22280; NSC-22280; 2-methyl-3-(4-methoxyphenyl)propanal; BRN 2443561; p-Methoxy-alpha-methylhydrocinnamaldehyde; Benzenepropanal, 4-methoxy-alpha-methyl-

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the CAS number and molecular formula of 3-(p-methoxyphenyl)-2-methylpropionaldehyde?

CAS 5462-06-6; molecular formula C11H14O2; molecular weight — g/mol.

What other names is 3-(p-methoxyphenyl)-2-methylpropionaldehyde known by?

3-(4-methoxyphenyl)-2-methylpropanal, 2-Methyl-3-(p-methoxyphenyl)propanal, 2-(p-Anisyl)propanal, 2-Anisylpropional, L7QWJ4USPC, p-Methoxyhydratropaldehyde.

Is 3-(p-methoxyphenyl)-2-methylpropionaldehyde classified as hazardous?

0.2% of GHS notifications report no hazard classification (3 of 1748).

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