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4-Carboxybenzaldehyde, 98%
Description
4-Carboxybenzaldehyde is an important intermediate in the synthesis of terepthalic acid. It has been used as reagent during esterification of 2,2,6,6-tetramethyl-4-oxopiperidinyl-1-oxyl to yield 4-hydroxy-2,2,6,6-tetramethylpiperidine-1-oxyl 4-formylbenzoate.
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4-Carboxybenzaldehyde is an important intermediate in the synthesis of terepthalic acid. It has been used as reagent during esterification of 2,2,6,6-tetramethyl-4-oxopiperidinyl-1-oxyl to yield 4-hydroxy-2,2,6,6-tetramethylpiperidine-1-oxyl 4-formylbenzoate.
Solubility
Soluble in water, methanol, DMSO, ether, and chloroform.
Notes
Store away from air and strong bases. Air Sensitive. Incompatible with bases and air.

Specifications
Specifications
Melting Point | ∼245°C |
Odor | Odorless |
Quantity | 10 g |
Beilstein | 471734 |
Sensitivity | Air Sensitive |
Solubility Information | Soluble in water,methanol,DMSO,ether,and chloroform. |
Formula Weight | 150.13 |
Percent Purity | 98% |
Chemical Name or Material | 4-Carboxybenzaldehyde |
Safety and Handling
Hazard Category | H315-H319-H335-H373 |
Hazard Statement | GHS H Statement H315-H319-H335 Causes skin irritation. Causes serious eye irritation. May cause respiratory irritation. |
Precautionary Statement | P260-P264b-P271-P280-P302+P352-P304+P340-P305+P351+P338-P312-P314-P332+P313-P362-P501c |
EINECSNumber | 210-607-4 |
RTECSNumber | WZ0440000 |
TSCA | Yes |
Recommended Storage | Ambient temperatures |
RUO – Research Use Only
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