p-Hydroxybenzaldehyde
Agent Name
p-Hydroxybenzaldehyde
CAS Number
123-08-0
Formula
C7-H6-O2
Major Category
Other Classes
Synonyms
4-Formylphenol; 4-Hydroxybenzaldehyde; Parahydroxybenzaldehyde; p-Formylphenol; p-Oxybenzaldehyde; Benzaldehyde, 4-hydroxy-; Benzaldehyde, p-hydroxy-; [ChemIDplus]
Category
Benzaldehydes
Description
Solid; Sublimes at atmospheric pressure without decomposition; [Merck Index] Light brown crystalline solid; [Aldrich MSDS]
Sources/Uses
Present in many plants in small amounts; [Merck Index] Used as flavoring agent or adjuvant; [FDA] Used to make pharmaceuticals; [Hawley]
Comments
Safe when used as a flavoring agent in food; [JECFA] A skin and strong eye irritant; [Aldrich MSDS]
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