p-Tolualdehyde, 98%

Description

CAS: 104-87-0 | C8H8O | 120.151 g/mol

p-Tolualdehyde is used as an intermediate for the synthesis of pharmaceuticals, dyes perfumes and agrochemicals. It is also used as a fixative of flavorings. It is also used as an important organic intermediates, used for spices, triphenylmethane dye synthesis, etc.

This Thermo Scientific Chemicals brand product was originally part of the Alfa Aesar product portfolio. Some documentation and label information may refer to the legacy brand. The original Alfa Aesar product / item code or SKU reference has not changed as a part of the brand transition to Thermo Scientific Chemicals.

Applications
p-Tolualdehyde is used as an intermediate for the synthesis of pharmaceuticals, dyes perfumes and agrochemicals. It is also used as a fixative of flavorings. It is also used as an important organic intermediates, used for spices, triphenylmethane dye synthesis, etc.

Solubility
It is slightly soluble in water.

Notes
Store in cool place. Keep container tightly closed in a dry and well-ventilated place. Store under inert gas. Incompatible to Strong bases, Strong oxidizing agents, Strong reducing agents

Specifications

Chemical Identifiers

• CAS: 104-87-0
• Molecular Formula: C8H8O
• Molecular Weight (g/mol): 120.151
• MDL Number: MFCD00006954
• InChI Key: FXLOVSHXALFLKQ-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• Synonym: p-tolualdehyde, 4-tolualdehyde, p-formyltoluene, p-tolylaldehyde, p-toluylaldehyde, p-methylbenzaldehyde, para-tolualdehyde, benzaldehyde, 4-methyl, para-methylbenzaldehyde, para-toluyl aldehyde
• PubChem CID: 7725
• ChEBI: CHEBI:28617
• IUPAC Name: 4-methylbenzaldehyde
• SMILES: CC1=CC=C(C=C1)C=O

• Melting Point: -6°C
• Density: 1.018
• Boiling Point: 204°C
• Flash Point: 80°C (176°F)
• Refractive Index: 1.546
• Quantity: 5 g
• Beilstein: 385772
• Sensitivity: Air Sensitive
• Solubility Information: It is slightly soluble in water.
• Formula Weight: 120.15
• Percent Purity: 98%
• Chemical Name or Material: p-Tolualdehyde

Safety and Handling

Hazard Category	H227-H302-H315-H319-H335
Hazard Statement	GHS H Statement H302-H315-H319-H335-H227 Harmful if swallowed. Causes skin irritation. Causes serious eye irritation. May cause respiratory irritation. Combustible liquid.
Precautionary Statement	P210-P235-P261-P264b-P270-P271-P280-P301+P312-P302+P352-P304+P340-P305+P351+P338-P312-P330-P332+P313-P362-P370+P378q-P501c
EINECSNumber	203-246-9
RTECSNumber	CU7034500
TSCA	Yes
Recommended Storage	Ambient temperatures; Store under Argon

SDS

RUO – Research Use Only