Pyrrole-2-carboxaldehyde
Agent Name
Pyrrole-2-carboxaldehyde
CAS Number
1003-29-8
Formula
C5-H5-N-O
Major Category
Nitrogen Compounds
Synonyms
2-Formylpyrrole; 2-Pyrrolecarbaldehyde; 2-Pyrrolylcarboxaldehyde; Pyrrole-2-aldehyde; 1H-Pyrrole-2-carboxaldehyde; Pyrrole-2-carbaldehyde; [ChemIDplus]
Category
Pyrroles
Description
Light yellow crystalline solid; [Sigma-Aldrich MSDS]
Sources/Uses
A flavoring agent that naturally occurs in almonds, asparagus, coffee, malt, and tea; [ExPub: EFSA]
Comments
A skin and strong eye irritant; [Sigma-Aldrich MSDS]
Restricted
Use as a flavoring agent no longer supported by industry as of 2013; [EFSA]
Biomedical References
Exposure Assessment
Vapor Pressure
0.326 mm Hg
Diseases, Processes, and Activities Linked to This Agent
Other Information
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