Salicylaldehyde, also known as 2-hydroxybenzaldehyde and o-hydroxybenzaldehyde, is an organic compound with a chemical formula of C7H6O2. It is a colorless to pale yellow oily liquid with a burnt and almond smell. It is mainly used as an analytical reagent and fragrance , gasoline additives, can also be used in organic synthesis.
Specification
Melting Point
1-2 °C (lit.)
Boiling Point
197 °C (lit.)
Density
1.146 g/mL at 25 °C (lit.)
Refractive Index
n20/D 1.573(lit.)
Flash point
170 °F
Storage Condition
-20°C
Solubility
4.9g/l
Appearance
Liquid
Acidity Coefficient (pKa)
8.37(at 25℃)
Color
Clear yellow
Odor
Bitter almonds
PH
6-8 (H2O, 20℃)Not applicable
Water Solubility
slightly soluble
Stability
Stable. Combustible. Incompatible with strong bases, strong reducing agents, strong acids, strong oxidizing agents.
InChIKey
SMQUZDBALVYZAC-UHFFFAOYSA-N
Safety Information
Dangerous Goods Sign
Xn,N
Hazard Category Code
21/22-36/38-68-36/37/38-20/21/22-51-36-51/53-22
Safety Instructions
26-36/37-36/37/39-36-61-64-29/35
Dangerous Goods Transportation No
3082
WGK Germany
2
RTECS
VN5250000
F
8-10-23
TSCA
Yes
Hazard Level
6.1(b)
Packaging Category
II
HS CODE
29122990
Toxicity
MLD in rats (mg/kg): 900-1000 s.c. (Binet)
