Name | m-Tolualdehyde |
Synonyms | 3-TOLUALDEHYDE m-Tolualdehyde 3-methyl-benzaldehyd 3-Methylbenzaldehyde M-METHYL BENZALDEHYDE Benzaldehyde, 3-methyl- m-Tolualdehyde, 3-Formyltoluene m-Tolualdehyde(stabilized with HQ) 3-METHYLBENZALDEHYDE (STABILISED WITH HY 3-Methylbenzaldehyde (stabilised with hydroquinone) for synthesis |
CAS | 620-23-5 |
EINECS | 210-632-0 |
InChI | InChI=1/C8H8O/c1-7-3-2-4-8(5-7)6-9/h2-6H,1H3 |
Molecular Formula | C8H8O |
Molar Mass | 120.15 |
Density | 1.019g/mLat 25°C(lit.) |
Melting Point | <25 °C |
Boling Point | 199°C(lit.) |
Flash Point | 173°F |
Water Solubility | slightly soluble |
Solubility | Chloroform (Slightly), Ethyl Acetate (Slightly) |
Appearance | Liquid |
Specific Gravity | 1.019 |
Color | colorless to brownish-yellow |
Exposure Limit | ACGIH: TWA 1 mg/m3OSHA: TWA 2 mg/m3NIOSH: IDLH 50 mg/m3; Ceiling 2 mg/m3 |
BRN | 741964 |
Storage Condition | Inert atmosphere,2-8°C |
Sensitive | Air Sensitive |
Refractive Index | n20/D 1.541(lit.) |
Physical and Chemical Properties | Colorless liquid. |
Use | Used as an intermediate in organic synthesis |
Hazard Symbols | Xi - Irritant |
Risk Codes | 36/38 - Irritating to eyes and skin. |
Safety Description | S23 - Do not breathe vapour. S24/25 - Avoid contact with skin and eyes. S37/39 - Wear suitable gloves and eye/face protection S26 - In case of contact with eyes, rinse immediately with plenty of water and seek medical advice. S22 - Do not breathe dust. |
UN IDs | NA 1993 / PGIII |
WGK Germany | 3 |
RTECS | CU7033700 |
FLUKA BRAND F CODES | 10-23 |
TSCA | T |
HS Code | 29122900 |
Hazard Class | AIR SENSITIVE |
FEMA | 3068 | TOLUALDEHYDES (MIXED O,M,P) |
NIST chemical information | information provided by: webbook.nist.gov (external link) |
EPA chemical substance information | information provided by: ofmpeb.epa.gov (external link) |
biological activity | m-Tolualdehyde (3-Methylbenzaldehyde) is a toluene-formaldehyde compound with a methyl substituent at position 3. m-Tolualdehyde can be used as a food additive. |
Use | use as intermediate in organic synthesis |
toxic substance data | information provided by: pubchem.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov (external link) |