2-Methylbenzaldehyde
Synonym(s):2-Methylbenzaldehyde
- CAS NO.:529-20-4
- Empirical Formula: C8H8O
- Molecular Weight: 120.15
- MDL number: MFCD00003338
- EINECS: 208-452-2
- SAFETY DATA SHEET (SDS)
- Update Date: 2023-08-16 12:01:05
What is 2-Methylbenzaldehyde?
Chemical properties
clear colorless to yellow liquid
The Uses of 2-Methylbenzaldehyde
o-Tolylaldehyde, is a simple aromatic aldehyde that has many industrial applications, and can also be used as a building block in different chemical synthesis.
Definition
ChEBI: A tolualdehyde compound with the methyl substituent at the 2-position.
Synthesis Reference(s)
Journal of the American Chemical Society, 105, p. 7175, 1983 DOI: 10.1021/ja00362a028
Tetrahedron Letters, 43, p. 1395, 2002 DOI: 10.1016/S0040-4039(02)00027-8
General Description
Clear liquid.
Air & Water Reactions
Insoluble in water.
Reactivity Profile
2-Methylbenzaldehyde is incompatible with strong bases and strong reducing agents. 2-Methylbenzaldehyde is also incompatible with strong oxidizers. 2-Methylbenzaldehyde may react with ketones, sulfuric acid, nitric acid, caustics and ammonia. .
Fire Hazard
2-Methylbenzaldehyde is combustible.
Properties of 2-Methylbenzaldehyde
Melting point: | -35 °C |
Boiling point: | 199-200 °C(lit.) |
Density | 1.039 g/mL at 25 °C(lit.) |
refractive index | n |
FEMA | 3068 | TOLUALDEHYDES (MIXED O,M,P) |
Flash point: | 153 °F |
storage temp. | Inert atmosphere,2-8°C |
solubility | Chloroform, Methanol |
form | Liquid |
color | Clear colorless to yellow |
Specific Gravity | 1.039 |
Odor | cherry |
Water Solubility | slightly soluble |
Sensitive | Air Sensitive |
Merck | 14,9527 |
BRN | 605841 |
Exposure limits | ACGIH: TWA 1 mg/m3 OSHA: TWA 2 mg/m3 NIOSH: IDLH 50 mg/m3; Ceiling 2 mg/m3 |
CAS DataBase Reference | 529-20-4(CAS DataBase Reference) |
NIST Chemistry Reference | Benzaldehyde, 2-methyl-(529-20-4) |
EPA Substance Registry System | o-Tolualdehyde (529-20-4) |
Safety information for 2-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 H412:Hazardous to the aquatic environment, long-term hazard |
Precautionary Statement Codes |
P273:Avoid release to the environment. P280:Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection. P301+P312:IF SWALLOWED: call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician IF you feel unwell. P305+P351+P338:IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continuerinsing. |
Computed Descriptors for 2-Methylbenzaldehyde
InChIKey | BTFQKIATRPGRBS-UHFFFAOYSA-N |
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