Salicylaldehyde, 99%, Thermo Scientific Chemicals

Description

Precursor to a variety of chelating agents.Salicylaldehyde is used as a precursor to prepare catechol, benzofuran, salicylaldehydimine and 3-carbethoxycoumarin. It is used for colorimetric assay of isoleucine as well as utilized for the determination of primary amine by fluorescence method. It is a key starting material to a various chelating agents. It is used as flavor and fragrance components. Its derivative salicylaldehyde thiosemicarbazone is used for the simultaneous determination of molybdenum and iron by spectrophotometric method.

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Applications
Precursor to a variety of chelating agents.Salicylaldehyde is used as a precursor to prepare catechol, benzofuran, salicylaldehydimine and 3-carbethoxycoumarin. It is used for colorimetric assay of isoleucine as well as utilized for the determination of primary amine by fluorescence method. It is a key starting material to a various chelating agents. It is used as flavor and fragrance components. Its derivative salicylaldehyde thiosemicarbazone is used for the simultaneous determination of molybdenum and iron by spectrophotometric method.

Solubility
Miscible with alcohol, ether, acetone, benzene and most organic solvents. Slightly miscible with water.

Notes
Incompatible with acids, strong reducing agents, strong oxidizing agents, strong bases and halogens.

Specifications

Chemical Identifiers

• CAS: 90-02-8
• Molecular Formula: C7H6O2
• Molecular Weight (g/mol): 122.12
• MDL Number: MFCD00003317
• InChI Key: SMQUZDBALVYZAC-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• Synonym: salicylaldehyde, o-hydroxybenzaldehyde, o-formylphenol, salicylal, 2-formylphenol, benzaldehyde, 2-hydroxy, salicylic aldehyde, salicyladehyde, 2-hydroxy-benzaldehyde, benzaldehyde, o-hydroxy
• PubChem CID: 6998
• ChEBI: CHEBI:16008
• IUPAC Name: 2-hydroxybenzaldehyde
• SMILES: OC1=CC=CC=C1C=O

• Melting Point: -7°C
• Density: 1.168
• Boiling Point: 197°C
• Flash Point: 76°C (168°F)
• Assay Percent Range: 99%
• Odor: Almond-like
• Refractive Index: 1.573
• Quantity: 2500 g
• Beilstein: 471388
• Sensitivity: Air and light sensitive
• Merck Index: 14,8326
• Solubility Information: Miscible with alcohol,ether,acetone,benzene and most organic solvents. Slightly miscible with water.
• Formula Weight: 122.12
• Percent Purity: 99%
• Physical Form: Liquid
• Chemical Name or Material: Salicylaldehyde

Safety and Handling

Signal Word

• Warning

Hazard Category

• Acute toxicity Category 4
• LONG-TERM AQUATIC HAZARD Chronic 2

Hazard Statement

• H302-Harmful if swallowed.
• H411-Toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects.

Precautionary Statement

• P264-Wash thoroughly after handling.
• P273-Avoid release to the environment.
• P301+P330+P331-IF SWALLOWED: rinse mouth. Do NOT induce vomiting.
• P312-Call a POISON CENTER/doctor/if you feel unwell.
• P391-Collect spillage.
• P501b-Dispose of contents/container in accordance with local/regional/national/international regulations.

RUO – Research Use Only