3,4-dihydroxybenzaldehyde

Product Overview

3,4-Dihydroxybenzaldehyde (Protocatechualdehyde) | Bitter Almond Flavor Raw Material

3,4-Dihydroxybenzaldehyde, commonly called Protocatechualdehyde (CAS 139-85-5), is an aromatic hydroxybenzaldehyde. It features dry medicinal and bitter almond sensory notes, with mild phenolic undertones. This ingredient carries natural antioxidant activity and can modify roasted, nutty and brown flavor profiles in flavor compounding. Many flavor developers use it to add depth to nut, cocoa and savory brown flavors. It blends well with benzaldehyde, vanillin and roasted flavor bases while offering antioxidative stabilization for finished formulations.

Physical & Chemical Properties

• Appearance: Off-white to light brown crystalline powder
• Odor: Dry medicinal, bitter almond with subtle phenolic notes
• Solubility: Soluble in hot water, ethanol and polar flavor solvents
• Storage: Sealed, protected from air, high temperature and strong light; air sensitive

Applications

• Flavor Compounding: Modify bitter almond, nutty, cocoa and roasted brown flavor systems.
• Cosmetic Raw Material: Antioxidant and skin conditioning ingredient for personal care formulations.
• Food Application: Natural antioxidant and flavor enhancer for beverage and food systems.
• Fine Chemical Synthesis: Intermediate for pharmaceutical, dye and other organic synthesis projects.

Our Advantages

We supply high-purity 3,4-Dihydroxybenzaldehyde with consistent batch quality and stable performance. Our product meets relevant export standards and can provide COA, MSDS and full supporting documents. We offer flexible packaging options and support custom sample service for flavor factories, cosmetic and chemical manufacturers. Our technical team provides formulation consultation and stability testing guidance.

Storage

Tightly sealed, cool dry dark environment, avoid air oxidation.

Product Specifications

Why Choose Taima Bio

Taima Bio supplies specialty ingredients with defined chemical specifications, full documentation (COA, TDS, MSDS), and reliable international supply. Our products serve food, beverage, confectionery, and flavor formulation customers worldwide, with flexible quantities from laboratory evaluation to commercial-scale packaging.