Benzaldehyde, PurReagent, >= 98.0 % (GC)

PurReagent


Synonym:  Bitter almond
Linear Formula:  C7H6O
Molecular Weight:  106.12 g/mol
CAS Number: 100-52-7

Properties

Vapour pressure 4 mmHg ( 45 °C)
Water Solubility 6.95 g/l at 25 °C
Autoignition temp. 374 °F
Explosion limit 1.4 %, 20 °F
Assay Purity >=98%
Refractive index n20/D 1.545 (lit.)
B pt. 178-179 °C (lit.)
M pt. -26 °C (lit.)
Density 1.044 g/cm3 at 20 °C (lit.)
Form Liquid

Safety Information

Hazard Statement(s) H302 + H332,H315,H319,H335,H360Df,H411
Precautionary Statement  P273 - P301 + P312 - P302 + P352 - P304 + P340 + P312 - P305 + P351 + P338 - P308 + P313
GHS Pictogram
Signal word Danger
HS Code NA
Flash point 63 °C
Storage Temp. Room Temperature
Storage Class 6.1C - Combustible acute toxic Cat.3 / toxic compounds or compounds which causing chronic effects
UN Number 1990

Description

Application
Used as a flavoring agent in foods and beverages to impart almond-like notes. Employed in perfumes fragrances and personal care products. Used as an intermediate in the synthesis of pharmaceuticals dyes and agrochemicals. Applied in the manufacture of resins plastics and specialty chemicals. Utilized in laboratory research and organic synthesis.

Purpose
Its primary purpose is to serve as a flavoring fragrance ingredient and chemical intermediate in the manufacture of various organic compounds.

General Description
Benzaldehyde is a colorless to pale yellow aromatic liquid with a characteristic almond-like odor. It is the simplest aromatic aldehyde and occurs naturally in bitter almonds and several other plant sources.