Alpha-Tolualdehyde

Name: Alpha-Tolualdehyde
Brand: Vaqora Chemicals
SKU: VQ-039813

About Alpha-Tolualdehyde

Listed under CAS 122-78-1, Alpha-Tolualdehyde is a carbonyl building block available from Vaqora Chemicals. Its molecular formula is C8H8O and its molecular weight is 120.15 g/mol. Its systematic (IUPAC) name is 2-phenylacetaldehyde. It is also known as Phenylacetaldehyde or 2-Phenylethanal.

Store in a tightly closed container in a cool, dry and well-ventilated place. The GHS classification uses the signal word “Danger”, so appropriate gloves, eye protection and ventilation are recommended.

Typical applications include organic synthesis, condensation and reductive amination and API intermediates. Buyers come mainly from pharmaceutical manufacturing and academic and industrial research.

Available in 100 mg, 250 mg, 1 g and 5 g packs, Alpha-Tolualdehyde is dispatched with a Certificate of Analysis (COA) to destinations worldwide. A Safety Data Sheet (SDS) and technical specifications are available on request.

Typical applications

Organic synthesis
Condensation & reductive amination
API intermediates

Industries

Specifications & identifiers

Chemical identifiers
Product name	Alpha-Tolualdehyde
Catalogue No.	VQ-039813
CAS Number	122-78-1
IUPAC name	2-phenylacetaldehyde
Molecular formula	C₈H₈O
Molecular weight	120.15 g/mol
Exact mass	120.0575
InChIKey	DTUQWGWMVIHBKE-UHFFFAOYSA-N
SMILES	C1=CC=C(C=C1)CC=O
PubChem CID	998

Physical properties
Physical form	Other
LogP (XLogP3)	1.8
H-bond donors / acceptors	0 / 1
TPSA	17.1 Å²
Synonyms	Phenylacetaldehyde, 2-Phenylethanal, Phenylethanal, Phenylacetic aldehyde, alpha-Toluic aldehyde, Oxophenylethane, Acetaldehyde, phenyl-, 1-Oxo-2-phenylethane, alpha-Phenylacetaldehyde, Hyacinthin, phenyl acetaldehyde, phenyl-Acetaldehyde

Safety & hazard information (GHS)

Corrosive

Harmful / irritant

Signal word: Danger

Hazard statements

H302Harmful if swallowed
H314Causes severe skin burns and eye damage
H317May cause an allergic skin reaction
H318Causes serious eye damage

Precautionary statements: P260, P261, P264, P264 + P265, P270, P272, P280, P301 + P317, P301 + P330 + P331, P302 + P352, P302 + P361 + P354, P304 + P340, P305 + P354 + P338, P316, P317, P321, P330, P333 + P317, P362 + P364, P363, P405, P501

Classification is indicative (aggregated GHS notifications) and may vary by grade and concentration. Always refer to the SDS supplied with your lot.

Documents

Safety Data Sheet (SDS)16-section GHS · on request Certificate of AnalysisTypical / batch COA · on request Specification sheetTDS / MOA · on request

Frequently asked questions

What is the CAS number of Alpha-Tolualdehyde?

The CAS Registry Number of Alpha-Tolualdehyde is 122-78-1. It is also known as Phenylacetaldehyde, 2-Phenylethanal, Phenylethanal.

What is the molecular formula and molecular weight of Alpha-Tolualdehyde?

Alpha-Tolualdehyde has the molecular formula C8H8O and a molecular weight of 120.15 g/mol. Its IUPAC name is 2-phenylacetaldehyde.

Which grade and pack sizes of Alpha-Tolualdehyde can I order?

We supply Alpha-Tolualdehyde, in 100 mg, 250 mg, 1 g, 5 g packs. Larger bulk quantities and custom packing are quoted on request.

Do you provide a COA and SDS with Alpha-Tolualdehyde?

Yes. Every lot of Alpha-Tolualdehyde is shipped with a batch-specific Certificate of Analysis, and a 16-section GHS Safety Data Sheet is provided with the quotation and the shipment.

Can Alpha-Tolualdehyde be shipped internationally?

Yes. Alpha-Tolualdehyde is classified as hazardous, so it is packed in UN-approved packaging and shipped as dangerous goods under IATA/IMDG rules. We export worldwide on EXW, FOB, CIF and DAP terms.