5-Methylsalicylaldehyde

Synonym(s):2,5-Cresotaldehyde;5-Methylsalicylaldehyde

CAS NO.：613-84-3
Empirical Formula: C8H8O2
Molecular Weight: 136.15
MDL number: MFCD00274297
EINECS: 210-357-6
SAFETY DATA SHEET (SDS)
Update Date: 2023-04-23 13:52:06

What is 5-Methylsalicylaldehyde?

Chemical properties

Pale yellow to yellow crystalline powder

The Uses of 5-Methylsalicylaldehyde

2-Hydroxy-5-methylbenzaldehyde is used in preparation of novel 2-Phenylcyclopropanamine derivatives as Lysine-specific Demethylase 1 inhibitors (LSD1-inhibitors) for prevention or treatment of primary brain tumor.

Properties of 5-Methylsalicylaldehyde

Melting point:	54-57 °C(lit.)
Boiling point:	217 °C(lit.)
Density	1.0913
refractive index	1.5470 (estimate)
storage temp.	Keep in dark place,Sealed in dry,Room Temperature
solubility	soluble in Methanol
form	Crystalline Powder
pka	8.47±0.18(Predicted)
color	Pale yellow to yellow
BRN	2040673
CAS DataBase Reference	613-84-3(CAS DataBase Reference)
NIST Chemistry Reference	2-Hydroxy-5-methylbenzaldehyde(613-84-3)
EPA Substance Registry System	Benzaldehyde, 2-hydroxy-5-methyl- (613-84-3)

Safety information for 5-Methylsalicylaldehyde

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.