Salicylaldehyde
ALDRICH/W300403 - ≥98%, FG
Synonym: 2-
CAS Number: 90-02-8
Empirical Formula (Hill Notation): C7H6O2
Molecular Weight: 122.12
MDL Number: MFCD00003317
Linear Formula: 2-(HO)C6H4CHO
Product Type: Chemical
agency | follows IFRA guidelines |
meets purity specifications of JECFA | |
application(s) | flavors and fragrances |
assay | ≥98% |
biological source | synthetic |
bp | 197 °C (lit.) |
density | 1.146 g/mL at 25 °C (lit.) |
documentation | see Safety & Documentation for available documents |
food allergen | no known allergens |
fragrance allergen | salicylaldehyde |
grade | FG |
Fragrance grade | |
Halal | |
Kosher | |
InChI | 1S/C7H6O2/c8-5-6-3-1-2-4- |
InChI key | SMQUZDBALVYZAC-UHFFFAOYSA |
mp | 1-2 °C (lit.) |
organoleptic | medicinal; cooling; spicy |
Quality Level | 400 ![]() |
refractive index | n |
reg. compliance | EU Regulation 1223/2009 |
EU Regulation 1334/2008 & 872/2012 | |
FDA 21 CFR 172.515 | |
SMILES string | Oc1ccccc1C=O |
vapor density | 4.2 (vs air) |
vapor pressure | 1 mmHg ( 33 °C) |
General description: | Salicylaldehyde is the main odor constituent of buckwheat flour. It is also found in anise and vanilla extracts. |
Packaging: | 1 kg in poly bottle |
Packaging: | 10, 25 kg in poly drum |
Symbol | ![]() ![]() |
Signal word | Warning |
Hazard statements | H302 - H315 - H411 |
Precautionary statements | P264 - P270 - P273 - P280 - P301 + P312 - P302 + P352 |
Hazard Codes | Xn,N |
Risk Statements | 22-51/53 |
Safety Statements | 29/35-61-64 |
WGK Germany | WGK 3 |
Flash Point(F) | 170.6 °F - closed cup |
Flash Point(C) | 77 °C - closed cup |
Purity | ≥98% |
bp | 197 °C (lit.) |
mp | 1-2 °C (lit.) |
Density | 1.146 g/mL at 25 °C (lit.) |
Refractive Index | n |
FEMA Number | 3004 |
UNSPSC | 12164502 |