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3-Ethoxy-4-hydroxybenzaldehyde
3-Ethoxy-4-hydroxybenzaldehyde is the organic compound with the formula (C2H5O)(HO)C6H3CHO. This colorless solid consists of a benzene ring with hydroxyl, ethoxy, and formyl groups on the 4, 3, and 1 positions, respectively. As a flavorant, 3-Ethoxy-4-hydroxybenzaldehyde is about three times as potent as vanillin and is used in the production of chocolate. 3-Ethoxy-4-hydroxybenzaldehyde is a synthetic molecule, not found in nature. It is prepared via several steps from catechol, beginning with ethylation to give "guethol" . This ether condenses with glyoxylic acid to give the corresponding mandelic acid derivative , which via oxidation and decarboxylation gives ethylvanillin.

Name:3-Ethoxy-4-hydroxybenzaldehyde EINECS:204-464-7 Molecular Formula:C9H10O3 CAS Registry Number:121-32-4 Synonyms:Ethyl vanillin; protocatechualdehyde ethyl ether; Bourbonal; Ethyl protal; Ethyl protocatechualdehyde 3-ethyl ether InChI:InChI=1/C9H10O3/c1-2-12-9-5-7(6-10)3-4-8(9)11/h3-6,11H,2H2,1H3 HS Code:29124200 Appearance:white to off-white fine crystalline powder Molecular Weight:166.17 Density:285 Boiling Point:285C Melting Point:76-79C

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Flash Point:119 C Storage Temperature:Store in a tightly closed container. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area away from incompatible substances. Store protected from light. Refractive index:1.434 Solubility:slightly soluble in water Stability:Unstable; in contact with iron or alkali, it exhibits a red color and loses its flavoring power. Usage:In perfumery. Chemical Properties:White to off-white fine crystalline powder General Description: Colorless crystals. More intense vanilla odor and taste than vanillin. Air & Water Reactions: Slightly water soluble . Reactivity Profile :Protect from light. Aldehydes are readily oxidized to give carboxylic acids. Flammable and/or toxic gases are generated by the combination of aldehydes with azo, diazo compounds, dithiocarbamates, nitrides, and strong reducing agents. Aldehydes can react with air to give first peroxo acids, and ultimately carboxylic acids. These autoxidation reactions are activated by light, catalyzed by salts of transition metals, and are autocatalytic (catalyzed by the products of the reaction). The addition of stabilizers (antioxidants) to shipments of aldehydes retards autoxidation. Health Hazard: Acute/chronic hazards: Toxic. May cause irritation on contact. Fire Hazard :Combustible