Methyl propionaldehyde

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Contents 1 Methyl propionaldehyde 1.1 CAS number 1.2 Synonyms 1.3 Industry claims found in 1.4 Industry claims used in 1.5 Possible physical or functional effects 1.6 Properties 1.7 Toxicology

Methyl propionaldehyde

CAS number

103-95-7

Synonyms

Cyclamal; Cyclamen aldehyde; a-Methyl-p-isopropylhydrocinnamaldehyde; p-Isopropyl-a-methylhydrocinnamic aldehyde; p-Isopropyl-a-methylphenylpropyl aldehyde

Industry claims found in

almond, beans, beef, beer, wheat bread, chicken, cocoa, coffee, guava, macadamia nut

Industry claims used in

gelatin pudding

Possible physical or functional effects

Flavoring agents and adjuvants

Properties

industry claims FEMA GRAS; used in cigarettes; industry claims FDA approved food additive

Toxicology

LD50 (oral, rat) 3810 mg/kg; mod. toxic by ingestion; human skin irritant; heated to decomp., emits acrid smoke and irritating fumes