Description

2,4-Dimethylphenylacetaldehyde is a high-purity aromatic aldehyde characterized by its distinct, powerful, and green-floral odor profile. This compound matters as a versatile and potent fragrance intermediate, prized for its ability to impart fresh, natural, and long-lasting olfactory characteristics to complex scent formulations. It is primarily needed by manufacturers in the flavors and fragrances (F&F) industry, as well as by research and development chemists working on specialty organic synthesis for agrochemicals or pharmaceuticals.

Application

• Fragrance Ingredient: A key building block for creating green, floral, and citrusy notes in perfumes, fine fragrances, and personal care products.
• Flavor Modifier: Used in trace amounts to enhance or modify flavor profiles in certain food and beverage applications.
• Chemical Synthesis Intermediate: Serves as a crucial precursor in the synthesis of more complex molecules for pharmaceutical and agrochemical research.
• Aroma Chemical Production: Employed in the industrial-scale manufacture of other aroma chemicals and specialty esters.
• Household & Industrial Products: Incorporated into air fresheners, detergents, fabric softeners, and cleaning agents to provide a fresh, clean scent.
• Functional Perfumery: Used in functional products like soaps, shampoos, and cosmetics for its stable and diffusive scent character.

Basic Information

Product Name	2,4-Dimethylphenylacetaldehyde
CAS No.	68083-55-6
Molecular Formula	C10H12O
Molecular Weight	148.20 g/mol
Synonyms	2,4-Dimethylbenzeneacetaldehyde; (2,4-Dimethylphenyl)acetaldehyde; α-Tolualdehyde, 2,4-dimethyl-; Benzeneacetaldehyde, 2,4-dimethyl-; 2,4-Dimethylbenzaldehyde (common misnomer, verify structure); FEMA 3147; 68083-55-6; 2,4-Xylylacetaldehyde
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Quality Control

Our 2,4-Dimethylphenylacetaldehyde is produced under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including GC and HPLC analysis, to ensure high purity, consistent odor profile, and compliance with industry standards such as IFRA and REACH. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and specific impurity limits is provided with every shipment.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area at temperatures between 15-25°C (59-77°F). This product is easily oxidized (store under inert atmosphere) and is light-sensitive (store away from light). Keep away from strong oxidizing agents, strong acids, and strong bases. For long-term storage, consider filling the headspace with an inert gas such as nitrogen or argon.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to reference spectrum
Assay (GC)	≥ 98.0%
Refractive Index (20°C)	1.530 - 1.540
Specific Gravity (20/20°C)	1.010 - 1.030
Odor	Characteristic green, floral, powerful

Note: Specifications can be tailored. Please contact us for the detailed technical data sheet of a specific grade.