W200303

Acetaldehyde

FG

• Synonym(s): Ethanal
• Linear Formula: CH₃CHO
• CAS Number: 75-07-0
• Molecular Weight: 44.05
• FEMA Number: 2003
• Beilstein: 505984
• EC Number: 200-836-8
• Council of Europe no.: 89
• MDL number: MFCD00006991
• UNSPSC Code: 12164502
• PubChem Substance ID: 329830430
• Flavis number: 5.001

Properties

• biological source: synthetic
• Quality Level: 400
• grade: FG; Halal; Kosher
• Agency: meets purity specifications of JECFA
• reg. compliance: EU Regulation 1334/2008 & 178/2002; FDA 21 CFR 117; FDA 21 CFR 182.60
• vapor density: 1.52 (vs air)
• vapor pressure: 14.63 psi ( 20 °C)
• Assay: ≥99% (GC)
• form: liquid
• autoignition temp.: 365 °F
• expl. lim.: 60 %
• impurities: ≤0.07% paraldehyde (GC); ≤0.25% acetic acid
• refractive index: n20/D 1.332 (lit.)
• pH: 5 (20 °C)
• bp: 21 °C (lit.)
• mp: −125 °C (lit.)
• density: 0.785 g/mL at 25 °C (lit.)
• application(s): flavors and fragrances
• Documentation: see Safety & Documentation for available documents
• food allergen: no known allergens
• Organoleptic: ethereal
• storage temp.: 2-8°C
• SMILES string: CC=O
• InChI: 1S/C2H4O/c1-2-3/h2H,1H3
• InChI key: IKHGUXGNUITLKF-UHFFFAOYSA-N

Description

General description

W200303 not available in North America, please see product # W200360.

Application

• Rats Orally Administered with Ethyl Alcohol for a Prolonged Time Show Histopathology of the Epididymis and Seminal Vesicle Together with Changes in the Luminal Metabolite Composition.: The research reveals the impact of prolonged ethyl alcohol consumption on the reproductive organs of rats, noting significant changes in metabolite composition, including acetaldehyde (Taoto et al., 2024). DOI: 10.3390/biomedicines12051010.


• ALDH2 Deficiency Aggravates Lung Fibrosis through Mitochondrial Dysfunction and Aging in Fibroblasts.: The study explores how ALDH2 deficiency exacerbates lung fibrosis, with acetaldehyde playing a role in mitochondrial dysfunction and fibroblast aging (Wei et al., 2024). DOI: 10.1016/j.ajpath.2024.04.008.


• Identification of Acetaldehyde Based on Plasmonic Patterns of a Gold Nanostructure Conjugated with Chromophore and H2O2: A New Platform for the Rapid and Low-Cost Analysis of Carcinogenic Agents by Colorimetric Affordable Test Strip (CATS).: This paper presents a novel method for detecting acetaldehyde using a gold nanostructure, emphasizing its potential for rapid and affordable carcinogen analysis (Farshchi et al., 2024). DOI: 10.1039/d4ra02814g.

Disclaimer

The substance W200303 has no REACH registration because the only supported use is the use in medicinal products for human or veterinary use or in food or feedingstuffs according to article 2 of the REACH Regulation (EC) No 1907/2006.

Safety Information

• Pictograms: GHS02,GHS07,GHS08
• Signal Word: Danger
• Hazard Statements: H224 - H319 - H335 - H341 - H350
• Precautionary Statements: P202 - P210 - P233 - P305 + P351 + P338 - P308 + P313 - P403 + P233
• Hazard Classifications: Carc. 1B - Eye Irrit. 2 - Flam. Liq. 1 - Muta. 2 - STOT SE 3
• Target Organs: Respiratory system
• Storage Class Code: 3 - Flammable liquids
• WGK: WGK 3
• Flash Point(F): -38.0 °F - closed cup
• Flash Point(C): -38.89 °C - closed cup