Melting Point 12-15 °C(lit.)
Boiling Point 171 °C(lit.)
Water Solubility slightly soluble
Density 0.822 g/mL at 20 °C
Storage Temp 0-6ºC
Flash Point 125 °F
Stability Stable. Flammable. Incompatible with strong oxidizing agents, strong reducing agents, strong bases.
Appearance liquid
Refractive Index n20/D 1.421(lit.)
CharacteristicClear colorless to light yellow liquid, fat orange smell, fruity jasmine notes. The retention power is poor.
Application:
- It is one of the components of the rose head fragrance, and is also used in sweet orange blossom, bitter orange blossom, bergamot and citrus cologne. It can also be used in imitation cream, chocolate, apricot, plum, grape, lemon, sweet orange, cheese and other edible flavors
- Mainly used in the blending of citrus spices, in drinks, ice cream, candy, bread, etc., the amount of 1.4-4.4ppm, can also be used as soap, detergent spices. Octylaldehyde is also an intermediate in organic synthesis.