Food safety and quality: details

Flavouring	2,4-Dimethylbenzaldehyde
Synonym(s)	2,4-Xylylaldehyde;1-Formyl-2,4-dimethylbenzene
Latest JECFA evaluation	2001 (Session 57)
Status of specification	Full
Information required
Chemical name	2,4-Dimethylbenzaldehyde
JECFA number	869
CAS number	15764-16-6
FEMA number	3427
COE number
FLAVIS number
Molecular weight	134.18
Chemical formula	C9H10O
Physical form/odour	colourless liquid with a mild, sweet, bitter-almond odour
Solubility	insoluble in water; soluble in organic solvents, oils
Solubility in ethanol	miscible at room temperature
Boiling point (°C)	215°
Assay min %	95%
Acid value max	2
Refractive index	1.548-1.552
Specific gravity	0.992-1.017
Other requirements
ID Test	NMR
Spectrum