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Monomers & Building Blocks

Veratraldehyde

CAS: 120-14-9

Overview

Veratraldehyde (CAS 120-14-9 ), also known as 3,4-Dimethoxybenzaldehyde, is an aromatic aldehyde used as a fragrance ingredient, flavor compound, and synthetic building block across multiple industries.

Carrying FEMA 3109 designation, it delivers a sweet, vanilla-like, floral character valued in flavor and fragrance formulation. In synthesis applications, it serves as a reactive intermediate.

In flavor and fragrance formulation, it contributes warm, sweet-floral notes to fine fragrances, personal care products, and food flavoring systems at controlled use levels for various applications.

Pharmaceutical manufacturers use it as a key intermediate in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients, including cardiovascular and CNS compounds for the global healthcare market.

In polymer chemistry and UV-curable systems, it functions as a photoinitiator precursor or monomer building block for specialty resins used in advanced manufacturing and industrial coatings.

Printing and packaging applications utilize it in the development of photopolymer plates and ink formulations requiring reactive aromatic intermediates for high-performance results.

The material is supplied as a white to off-white crystalline solid or pale yellow liquid. Food and fragrance-compliant material is available to FCC and FEMA standards for safety.

Pharmaceutical synthesis grades are supplied to technical and reagent specifications. Packaging options typically range from kilogram-scale containers to bulk drum quantities for procurement.

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Physical Properties

Melting Point43 °C
Boiling Point280-282 °C @ Press: 760 Torr
Density1.1708 (rough estimate)
Flash Point>230 °F
Appearanceoff-white crystalline solid
ColorWhite to yellow
Odorat 10.00 % in dipropylene glycol. sweet woody vanilla
FormLumps or Fused Solid
Water Solubility<0.1 g/100 mL at 22 ºC
Vapor Pressure0.09Pa at 24℃
Refractive Index1.5260 (estimate)
Log P0.8 at 25℃

Safety & Handling

Warning GHS07 Hazard Statements H302 Harmful if swallowed H315 Causes skin irritation Precautionary Statements P264 Wash … thoroughly after handling. P270 Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product. P280 Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection. P321 Specific treatment (see … on this label). P330 Rinse mouth. P501 Dispose of contents/container in accordance with local regulations. P301+P317 Get emergency medical help. P302+P352 IF ON SKIN: Wash with plenty of water. P332+P317 Get emergency medical help. P362+P364 Take off contaminated clothing and wash it before reuse.

Trade & Regulatory

HS Code29124900
Storage Class11 - Combustible Solids
WGK (Germany)3

Other Names

34-Dimethoxybenzaldehyde | Veratric aldehyde | Benzaldehyde34-dimethoxy- | Vanillin methyl ether | Veratrum aldehyde | Veratryl aldehyde | Veratral | p-Veratric aldehyde

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Chemical Properties

CAS Number
120-14-9
EC Number
204-373-2
Mol. Weight
166.17
HS Code
29124900

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