| Name | o-Tolualdehyde |
| Synonyms | uaL o-Tolualdehyde ortho-tolualdehyde O-METHYL BENZAHYDE 2-Methylbenzaldehyde 2-Formyltoluene, o-Tolualdehyde o-Tolualdehyde,2-Methylbenzaldehyde |
| CAS | 529-20-4 |
| EINECS | 208-452-2 |
| InChIKey | BTFQKIATRPGRBS-UHFFFAOYSA-N |
| Molecular Formula | C8H8O |
| Molar Mass | 120.15 |
| Density | 1.039g/mLat 25°C(lit.) |
| Melting Point | -35 °C |
| Boling Point | 199-200°C(lit.) |
| Flash Point | 153°F |
| Water Solubility | slightly soluble |
| Solubility | Chloroform, Methanol |
| Vapor Presure | 0.315mmHg at 25°C |
| Appearance | Liquid |
| Specific Gravity | 1.039 |
| Color | Clear colorless to yellow |
| Exposure Limit | ACGIH: TWA 1 mg/m3OSHA: TWA 2 mg/m3NIOSH: IDLH 50 mg/m3; Ceiling 2 mg/m3 |
| Merck | 14,9527 |
| BRN | 605841 |
| Storage Condition | Inert atmosphere,2-8°C |
| Sensitive | Air Sensitive |
| Refractive Index | n20/D 1.546(lit.) |
| Physical and Chemical Properties | Colorless liquid. Melting Point -35 °c, boiling point 200 °c. |
| Use | Used as an intermediate in organic synthesis |
| Risk Codes | R22 - Harmful if swallowed R37/38 - Irritating to respiratory system and skin. R41 - Risk of serious damage to eyes R36/38 - Irritating to eyes and skin. |
| Safety Description | S26 - In case of contact with eyes, rinse immediately with plenty of water and seek medical advice. S39 - Wear eye / face protection. S37/39 - Wear suitable gloves and eye/face protection |
| UN IDs | 1993 |
| WGK Germany | 3 |
| FLUKA BRAND F CODES | 2-10 |
| HS Code | 29122900 |
| Hazard Note | Irritant |
| Hazard Class | AIR SENSITIVE |
| Packing Group | Ⅲ |
| FEMA | 3068 | TOLUALDEHYDES (MIXED O,M,P) |
| NIST chemical information | Information provided by: webbook.nist.gov (external link) |
| EPA chemical information | Information provided by: ofmpub.epa.gov (external link) |
| Biological activity | 2-Methylbenzaldehyde is an endogenous metabolite. |
| Use | Used as an intermediate in organic synthesis |
| toxic substance data | information provided by: pubchem.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov (external link) |