4-Ethoxybenzaldehyde is a flavoring ingredient. 4-Ethoxybenzaldehyde can be used as an anti-inflammatory and prostaglandin E2 suppressor. It has also been indicated that it is useful in reducing facial erythema.
p-Ethoxybenzaldehyde has a sweet, floral, and anise odor and a similar taste
clear yellow to light brown liquid
Reported found in black tea
4-Ethoxybenzaldehyde was used as an anti-inflammatory and prostaglandin E2 suppressor in skin lightening agents.
ChEBI: 4-ethoxybenzaldehyde is an aromatic ether.
By ethylation of p-hydroxybenzaldehyde using aluminum chloride catalyst.
p-Ethoxybenzaldehyde is synthesized by Ethylation of para-Hydroxybenzaldehyde. This aldehyde, which is very important as an intermediate in the manufacture of many naturally occurring flavor chemicals can be prepared from Phenol plus Hydrocyanic acid plus Hydrochloric acid.
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