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General Material Information

Preferred name 3,4-dihydroxybenzaldehyde
Trivial Name 3,4-Dihydroxybenzaldehyde
Short Description protocatechuic aldehyde
Formula C7 H6 O3
CAS Number 139-85-5
Flavis Number 5.142
ECHA Number 205-377-7
FDA UNII 4PVP2HCH4T
Nikkaji Number J5.647B
Beilstein Number 0774381
MDL MFCD00003370
COE Number 10328
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Synonyms
  • benzaldehyde, 3,4-dihydroxy-
  • 3,4-DHBAOP
  • 3,4-dihydroxy benzaldehyde
  • 1,2-dihydroxy-4-formylbenzene
  • 3,4-dihydroxy-benzaldehyde
  • dihydroxybenzaldehyde ( 3,4-dihydroxybenzaldehyde )
  • 3,4-dihydroxybenzene carbonal
  • 3,4-dihydroxybenzenecarbonal
  • 3,4-dihydroxybenzyl aldehyde
  • 4-formyl-1,2-benzenediol
  • 4-formyl-1,2-dihydroxybenzene
  • protocatechualdehyde
  • protocatechuic aldehyde
  • rancinamycin IV
  • 3,4-Dihydroxybenzenecarbonal
  • 4-Formyl-1,2-dihydroxybenzene
  • 1,2-Dihydroxy-4-formylbenzene
  • NC 033
  • 4-Formyl-1,2-benzenediol
  • Catechaldehyde
  • NSC 22961
  • 4-Formylcatechol
  • 3,4-Dihydroxybezaldehyde
  • 4-Formyl-2-hydroxyphenol

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Literature & References

3,4-dihydroxybenzaldehyde
NIST Chemistry WebBook:Search Inchi
Pubchem (cid):8768
Pubchem (sid):134974243
Publications by PubMed
Characterization of a multifunctional methyltransferase from the orchid Vanilla planifolia.
[Study on the chemical constituents of Gastrodia elata].
[Study on chemical constituents of Cardiospermum halicacabum].
[Study on the chemical constituents from Cyathea spinulosa].
[Chemical constituents contained in Salvia castanea].
[Sesquiterpenoids of Coniogramme maxima].
A new inositol derivative from Prenanthes macrophylla.
Antioxidant hispidin derivatives from medicinal mushroom Inonotus hispidus.
In vitro antioxidant and anti-inflammatory activities of protocatechualdehyde isolated from Phellinus gilvus.
[Study on the chemical constituents of Antipathes dichotoma].
[Active compounds from rhizomes of Musa basjoo].
[Studies on the chemical constituents of marine sponge Iotrochota sp].
Antioxidant activity in barley (Hordeum Vulgare L.) grains roasted in a microwave oven under conditions optimized using response surface methodology.
[Dynamic changes of content of salvianolic acid in vegetative organs of Salvia miltiorrhiza].
[Isolation and characterization of polyphenols in seed of Litchi chinensis].
Three novel compounds from the leaves of Smallanthus sonchifolius.
[Studies on the chemical constituents of Salvia miltiorrhiz of Lijiang].
[Study on chemical constituents of Orobanche coerulescens].
[Studies on polyphenolic chemical constitutents from root of Salvia yunnansis].
[Studies on HPLC-fingerprint of Rhizoma Fagopyri Dibotoryis].

Other Information

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Export Tariff Code:2912.49.2600
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PhysChem Properties

Material listed in food chemical codex No
Molecular weight 138.12242126465
Melting Point 154 to 155°C @ 760 mm Hg
Vapor Pressure 0.00011 mmHg @ 25 °C
logP (o/w) 1.09
Solubility
alcohol Yes
water, 3.801e+004 mg/L @ 25 °C (est) Yes
water No

Organoleptic Properties

Odor Type: Medicinal
dry, medicinal, almond bitter almond
Odor strength low
General comment At 100.00 %. dry medicinal bitter almond
Flavor Type: Bitter
bitter, apricot, seedy
General comment Bitter apricot seed

Occurrences

Safety Information

Safety information

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European information :
Most important hazard(s):
Xi - Irritant
R 36/37/38 - Irritating to eyes, respiratory system, and skin.
S 02 - Keep out of the reach of children.
S 24/25 - Avoid contact with skin and eyes.
S 26 - In case of contact with eyes, rinse immediately with plenty of water and seek medical advice.
S 36 - Wear suitable protective clothing.
Hazards identification
Classification of the substance or mixture
GHS Classification in accordance with 29 CFR 1910 (OSHA HCS)
None found.
GHS Label elements, including precautionary statements
Pictogram
Hazard statement(s)
None found.
Precautionary statement(s)
None found.
Oral/Parenteral Toxicity:
intraperitoneal-mouse LD50 205 mg/kg
BEHAVIORAL: CONVULSIONS OR EFFECT ON SEIZURE THRESHOLD LUNGS, THORAX, OR RESPIRATION: RESPIRATORY STIMULATION
Annales Pharmaceutiques Francaises. Vol. 15, Pg. 461, 1957.

intravenous-mouse LD50 56 mg/kg
U.S. Army Armament Research & Development Command, Chemical Systems Laboratory, NIOSH Exchange Chemicals. Vol. NX#07875

Dermal Toxicity:
Not determined
Inhalation Toxicity:
Not determined

Safety in use information

Category:
flavoring agents
Recommendation for 3,4-dihydroxybenzaldehyde usage levels up to:
not for fragrance use.
Maximised Survey-derived Daily Intakes (MSDI-EU): 8.50 (μg/capita/day)
Modified Theoretical Added Maximum Daily Intake (mTAMDI): 1600 (μg/person/day)
Threshold of Concern:1800 (μg/person/day)
Structure Class: I
Food categories according to Commission Regulation EC No. 1565/2000 (EC, 2000) in FGE.06 (EFSA, 2002a). According to the Industry the "normal" use is defined as the average of reported usages and "maximum use" is defined as the 95th percentile of reported usages (EFSA, 2002i).
Note: mg/kg = 0.001/1000 = 0.000001 = 1/1000000 = ppm.
average usage mg/kgmaximum usage mg/kg
Dairy products, excluding products of category 02.0 (01.0): 3.0000015.00000
Fats and oils, and fat emulsions (type water-in-oil) (02.0): 2.0000010.00000
Edible ices, including sherbet and sorbet (03.0): 3.0000015.00000
Processed fruit (04.1): 2.0000010.00000
Processed vegetables (incl. mushrooms & fungi, roots & tubers, pulses and legumes), and nuts & seeds (04.2): --
Confectionery (05.0): 4.0000020.00000
Chewing gum (05.3): --
Cereals and cereal products, incl. flours & starches from roots & tubers, pulses & legumes, excluding bakery (06.0): 2.0000010.00000
Bakery wares (07.0): 5.0000025.00000
Meat and meat products, including poultry and game (08.0): 1.000005.00000
Fish and fish products, including molluscs, crustaceans and echinoderms (MCE) (09.0): 1.000005.00000
Eggs and egg products (10.0): --
Sweeteners, including honey (11.0): --
Salts, spices, soups, sauces, salads, protein products, etc. (12.0): 2.0000010.00000
Foodstuffs intended for particular nutritional uses (13.0): 3.0000015.00000
Non-alcoholic ("soft") beverages, excl. dairy products (14.1): 2.0000010.00000
Alcoholic beverages, incl. alcohol-free and low-alcoholic counterparts (14.2): 4.0000020.00000
Ready-to-eat savouries (15.0): 5.0000025.00000
Composite foods (e.g. casseroles, meat pies, mincemeat) - foods that could not be placed in categories 01.0 - 15.0 (16.0): 2.0000010.00000

Safety references

European Food Safety Athority(EFSA):Flavor usage levels; Subacute, Subchronic, Chronic and Carcinogenicity Studies; Developmental / Reproductive Toxicity Studies; Genotoxicity Studies...

European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) reference(s):

Opinion of the Scientific Panel on food additives, flavourings, processing aids and materials in contact with food (AFC) on a request from the Commission related to Flavouring Group Evaluation 20 (FGE.20): Benzyl alcohols, benzaldehydes, a related acetal, benzoic acids, and related esters from chemical group 23
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Flavouring Group Evaluation 54 (FGE.54)[1] - Consideration of benzyl derivatives evaluated by JECFA (57th meeting) structurally related to benzyl alcohols, benzaldehydes, a related acetal, benzoic acids and related esters evaluated by EFSA in FGE.20 (2005) - Scientific Opinion of the Panel on Food Additives, Flavourings, Processing Aids and Materials in Contact with Food
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Flavouring Group Evaluation 20, Revision 1 (FGE.20Rev1): Benzyl alcohols, benzaldehydes, a related acetal, benzoic acids and related esters from chemical group 23
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Flavouring Group Evaluation 54, Revision 1 (FGE.54Rev1): Consideration of benzyl derivatives evaluated by JECFA (57th meeting) structurally related to benzyl alcohols, benzaldehydes, a related acetal, benzoic acids and related esters evaluated by EFSA in FGE.20Rev1 (2009)
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Scientific Opinion on Flavouring Group Evaluation 20, Revision 2 (FGE.20Rev2): Benzyl alcohols, benzaldehydes, a related acetal, benzoic acids, and related esters from chemical groups 23 and 30
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Scientific Opinion on Flavouring Group Evaluation 20, Revision 3(FGE.20Rev3): Benzyl alcohols, benzaldehydes, a related acetal, benzoic acids, and related esters from chemical groups 23 and 30
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Scientific Opinion on Flavouring Group Evaluation 20, Revision 4 (FGE.20Rev4): Benzyl alcohols, benzaldehydes, a related acetal, benzoic acids, and related esters from chemical groups 23 and 30
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3,4-dihydroxybenzaldehyde
Chemidplus:0000139855
RTECS:UL0380000 for cas# 139-85-5