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| CAS No.: | 77-83-8 |
| Formula: | C12h14o3 |
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Basic Information
Product Name: Ethyl 3-Methyl-3-phenylglycidate; Strawberry Aldehyde; Ethyl methylphenylglycidate
Molecular Formula: C12H14O3
Molecular Weight: 206.24 g/mol
CAS Number: 77-83-8
Physical and Chemical Properties
Appearance: Colorless to pale yellow transparent liquid.
Odor: Intense strawberry, raspberry, and tropical fruit aroma with a sweet, juicy undertone.
Density: 1.086-1.112 g/mL (25°C)
Boiling Point: 272-275°C (at atmospheric pressure)
Flash Point: ~110°C (closed cup)
Solubility: Miscible with diethyl phthalate; soluble in ethanol (60%, 3 volumes), ether, and chloroform; nearly insoluble in glycerol and water.
Chemical Stability: Stable under normal storage conditions but may react with strong acids, bases, or oxidizing agents.
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Applications
(1) Fragrance and Flavor Industry
Primary Use:
Perfumery: Adds fruity, sweet top notes to floral, chypre, and gourmand fragrances (e.g., in cosmetics, soaps, and air fresheners).
Food and Beverages: Approved as a food additive (e.g., in the EU under E-number not assigned; in the US, GRAS status) to impart strawberry, raspberry, or tropical fruit flavors in:
Soft drinks, juices, and syrups
Confectionery (candies, chocolates), baked goods, and ice creams
Chewing gum and dairy products (e.g., strawberry-flavored yogurt).
Usage Concentration:
In fragrances: 0.1-5% (depending on the formulation).
In food: Typically 1-10 ppm (low dosage due to its intense aroma).
(2) Cosmetics and Personal Care
Used in creams, lotions, and hair care products for its pleasant fruity scent, often combined with other esters (e.g., ethyl vanillin) for synergistic effects.
(3) Industrial and Other Applications
Solvent: Occasionally used as a solvent in synthetic chemistry for its moderate polarity and stability.
Safety and Regulations
Toxicology:
Low Toxicity: Generally regarded as safe for topical and oral use at regulated concentrations.
Skin/Eye Irritation: May cause mild irritation; avoid direct contact (use gloves and goggles during handling).
LD50 (Rat, Oral): >5000 mg/kg (indicating low acute toxicity).
Regulatory Status:
FDA (US): Listed as GRAS (Generally Recognized As Safe) for food use.
EFSA (EU): Approved for use in food flavors under specific concentration limits.
IFRA (International Fragrance Association): No specific restrictions but recommends good manufacturing practices for fragrance formulations.
Storage and Handling
Storage:
Store in tightly sealed glass or aluminum containers in a cool, dry place away from light and heat.
Avoid contact with moisture, acids, or bases to prevent hydrolysis.
Handling:
Use in well-ventilated areas (e.g., fume hood for industrial scale).
For spills, absorb with inert material (e.g., silica gel) and dispose of according to local hazardous waste regulations.
| Liquid products | Drum of 5kg ,10 kg ,25 kg ,50 kg 200 kg ,250 kg . 1000 kg IBC drum. TANK with 20 tons ,25 tons . |
| Solid products | Bag of 1 kg ,2 kg ,5 kg ,25 kg ,500kg ,1000 kg . Drum of 25 kg and 50 kg. |
Packaging can be customized according to customer requirements.
Qingdao Jinyu Chemical Co., LTD,which is located in Qingdao City, China, with registered capital of RMB 10 million, is a dynamic chemical import and export enterprise with customer demand as its own responsibility. The founder has been engaged in the chemical industry for more than 20 years. With professional technical and marketing personnel, diversified cooperative factories with synthetic technology and efficient logistics management, we provide services to customers all over the world. After years of hard work, we have selected a number of excellent chemical production cooperative enterprises in China. These enterprises have their own advantages in different chemical synthesis fields. They have passed the strict inspection of suppliers by many customers and formed a long-term and stable strategic partnership with customers. With our partners' excellent equipment, well-trained employees and mature technology, we also continue to provide customers with more products.
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