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8.00640

Sigma-Aldrich

2-Hydroxybenzaldehyde

for synthesis

Synonym(s):

2-Hydroxybenzaldehyde, Salicylaldehyde

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Empirical Formula (Hill Notation):
C7H6O2
CAS Number:
90-02-8
Molecular Weight:
122.12
MDL number:
MFCD00003317
UNSPSC Code:
12352114
EC Index Number:
201-961-0
NACRES:
NA.22

vapor pressure

0.79 hPa ( 25 °C)

Quality Level

200

Assay

≥99% (GC)

form

liquid

potency

520 mg/kg LD50, oral (Rat)
3000 mg/kg LD50, skin (Rabbit)

pH

6-8 (20 °C in H2O)

mp

-7 °C

transition temp

flash point 78 °C

density

1.17 g/cm3 at 20 °C

storage temp.

2-30°C

InChI

1S/C7H6O2/c8-5-6-3-1-2-4-7(6)9/h1-5,9H

InChI key

SMQUZDBALVYZAC-UHFFFAOYSA-N

Analysis Note

Assay (GC, area%): ≥ 99 %
Density (d 20 °C/ 4 °C): 1.165 - 1.167
Identity (IR): passes test

Pictograms

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GHS07,GHS09

Signal Word

Warning

Hazard Statements

H302,H411

Hazard Classifications

Acute Tox. 4 Oral - Aquatic Chronic 2

Storage Class Code

10 - Combustible liquids

WGK

WGK 2

Flash Point(F)

170.6 °F - closed cup

Flash Point(C)

77 °C - closed cup

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