Salicylaldehyde
SIAL/78313 - reference material
Synonym: 2-
CAS Number: 90-02-8
Empirical Formula (Hill Notation): C7H6O2
Molecular Weight: 122.12
EC Number: 201-961-0
MDL Number: MFCD00003317
Linear Formula: 2-(HO)C6H4CHO
Product Type: Chemical
application(s) | cleaning products cosmetics flavors and fragrances food and beverages personal care |
assay | ≥98.0% (GC) |
bp | 197 °C (lit.) |
density | 1.146 g/mL at 25 °C (lit.) |
format | neat |
grade | reference material |
InChI | 1S/C7H6O2/c8-5-6-3-1-2-4- |
InChI key | SMQUZDBALVYZAC-UHFFFAOYSA |
mp | 1-2 °C (lit.) |
Quality Level | 200 ![]() |
refractive index | n |
shelf life | limited shelf life, expiry date on the label |
shipped in | wet ice |
SMILES string | Oc1ccccc1C=O |
storage temp. | −20°C |
vapor density | 4.2 (vs air) |
vapor pressure | 1 mmHg ( 33 °C) |
Application: | Salicylaldehyde may be used as reference material for the quantification of the analyte in perfumes and bio-pesticides using chromatography techniques. |
General description: | This reference material (RM) is produced and certified in accordance with ISO/IEC 17025. This RM is traceable to primary material from an NMI, e.g. NIST or NMIJ. Salicylaldehyde, a phenolic compound derivative with an almond-like odor, is widely used as a flavoring agent in the food industry and as a preservative in cosmetics, fragrances, and essential oils. |
Symbol | ![]() ![]() |
Signal word | Warning |
Hazard statements | H302 - H315 - H317 - H319 - H335 - H411 |
Precautionary statements | P280 - P301 + P312 + P330 - P305 + P351 + P338 |
WGK Germany | WGK 3 |
Flash Point(F) | 172.4 °F - closed cup |
Flash Point(C) | 78 °C - closed cup |
Purity | ≥98.0% (GC) |
bp | 197 °C (lit.) |
mp | 1-2 °C (lit.) |
Density | 1.146 g/mL at 25 °C (lit.) |
Refractive Index | n |
Storage Temp. | −20°C |
UNSPSC | 41116107 |