CHEMICAL AND PHYSICAL PROPERTIES
| Physical Description | Off-white crystalline solid; [Alfa Aesar MSDS] |
|---|---|
| Kovats Retention Index | 1546.3 |
| Chemical Classes | Other Classes -> Benzaldehydes |
SAFETY INFORMATION
| Signal word | Warning |
|---|---|
| Pictogram(s) |
 Exclamation Mark Irritant GHS07 |
| GHS Hazard Statements |
H315:Skin corrosion/irritation H319:Serious eye damage/eye irritation H335:Specific target organ toxicity, single exposure;Respiratory tract irritation |
| Precautionary Statement Codes |
P261:Avoid breathing dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray. P264:Wash hands thoroughly after handling. P264:Wash skin thouroughly after handling. P280:Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection. P304+P340:IF INHALED: Remove victim to fresh air and Keep at rest in a position comfortable for breathing. P305+P351+P338:IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continuerinsing. P405:Store locked up. |
COMPUTED DESCRIPTORS
| Molecular Weight | 166.17 g/mol |
|---|---|
| XLogP3 | 1.7 |
| Hydrogen Bond Donor Count | 0 |
| Hydrogen Bond Acceptor Count | 3 |
| Rotatable Bond Count | 3 |
| Exact Mass | 166.062994177 g/mol |
| Monoisotopic Mass | 166.062994177 g/mol |
| Topological Polar Surface Area | 35.5 Ų |
| Heavy Atom Count | 12 |
| Formal Charge | 0 |
| Complexity | 147 |
| Isotope Atom Count | 0 |
| Defined Atom Stereocenter Count | 0 |
| Undefined Atom Stereocenter Count | 0 |
| Defined Bond Stereocenter Count | 0 |
| Undefined Bond Stereocenter Count | 0 |
| Covalently-Bonded Unit Count | 1 |
| Compound Is Canonicalized | Yes |
PRODUCT INTRODUCTION
Description
2,4-Dimethoxybenzaldehyde (DMBA) is a reagent used to specifically quantify phlorotannins. It reacts specifically with 1,3-and 1,3,5-substituted phenols (e.g., phlorotannins) to form a colored product.