2-HYDROXY-3-METHYLBENZALDEHYDE

Synonym(s):2,3-Cresotaldehyde;2-Hydroxy-3-methylbenzaldehyde;3-Methylsalicylaldehyde

CAS NO.：824-42-0
Empirical Formula: C8H8O2
Molecular Weight: 136.15
MDL number: MFCD00040798
SAFETY DATA SHEET (SDS)
Update Date: 2023-08-18 13:05:06

2-HYDROXY-3-METHYLBENZALDEHYDE Structural

What is 2-HYDROXY-3-METHYLBENZALDEHYDE?

Chemical properties

Clear light yellow liquid

The Uses of 2-HYDROXY-3-METHYLBENZALDEHYDE

2-Hydroxy-3-methylbenzaldehyde could be a useful antitumor and antiproliferative agent.

Definition

ChEBI: A member of the class of benzaldehydes that is salicylaldehyde in which the hydrogen ortho- to the hydroxy group is substituted by a methyl group.

Synthesis Reference(s)

Journal of Medicinal Chemistry, 26, p. 121, 1983 DOI: 10.1021/jm00356a001
Tetrahedron Letters, 6, p. 243, 1965

Properties of 2-HYDROXY-3-METHYLBENZALDEHYDE

Melting point:	17°C(lit.)
Boiling point:	204 °C/730 mmHg (lit.)
Density	1.123 g/mL at 25 °C (lit.)
refractive index	n20/D 1.564(lit.)
Flash point:	190 °F
storage temp.	Keep in dark place,Sealed in dry,Room Temperature
solubility	Chloroform (Slightly), Methanol (Slightly)
form	Liquid
pka	8.52±0.10(Predicted)
color	Clear pale yellow to orange
BRN	1099377
CAS DataBase Reference	824-42-0(CAS DataBase Reference)

Safety information for 2-HYDROXY-3-METHYLBENZALDEHYDE

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. P271:Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area. P280:Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection. P302+P352:IF ON SKIN: wash with plenty of soap and water. P305+P351+P338:IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continuerinsing.