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Benzaldehyde

United States Pharmacopeia (USP) Reference Standard

Synonym(s):

Bitter almond

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Linear Formula:
C6H5CHO
CAS Number:
100-52-7
Molecular Weight:
106.12
UNSPSC Code:
41116107
NACRES:
NA.24
PubChem Substance ID:
329749104
MDL number:
MFCD00003299
Beilstein/REAXYS Number:
471223

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Product Name

Benzaldehyde, United States Pharmacopeia (USP) Reference Standard

InChI

1S/C7H6O/c8-6-7-4-2-1-3-5-7/h1-6H

SMILES string

O=Cc1ccccc1

InChI key

HUMNYLRZRPPJDN-UHFFFAOYSA-N

grade

pharmaceutical primary standard

vapor density

3.7 (vs air)

vapor pressure

4 mmHg ( 45 °C)

API family

benzaldehyde

autoignition temp.

374 °F

expl. lim.

1.4 %, 20 °F

manufacturer/tradename

USP

refractive index

n20/D 1.545 (lit.)

bp

178-179 °C (lit.)

mp

−26 °C (lit.)

density

1.044 g/cm3 at 20 °C (lit.)

application(s)

pharmaceutical (small molecule)

format

neat

storage temp.

2-8°C

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Analysis Note

These products are for test and assay use only. They are not meant for administration to humans or animals and cannot be used to diagnose, treat, or cure diseases of any kind.  ​

Application

Benzaldehyde USP reference standard, intended for use in specified quality tests and assays as specified in the USP compendia. Also, for use with USP monographs such as:
  • Mandelic Acid
  • Teniposide Injection
  • Benzalkonium Chloride
  • Benzalkonium Chloride Solution

General description

This product is provided as delivered and specified by the issuing Pharmacopoeia. All information provided in support of this product, including SDS and any product information leaflets have been developed and issued under the Authority of the issuing Pharmacopoeia.
For further information and support please go to the website of the issuing Pharmacopoeia.

Other Notes

Sales restrictions may apply.

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Danger

Hazard Classifications

Acute Tox. 4 Inhalation - Acute Tox. 4 Oral - Aquatic Chronic 2 - Eye Irrit. 2 - Repr. 1B - Skin Irrit. 2 - STOT SE 3

target_organs

Respiratory system

Storage Class

6.1C - Combustible acute toxic Cat.3 / toxic compounds or compounds which causing chronic effects

wgk

WGK 1

flash_point_f

145.4 °F - closed cup

flash_point_c

63 °C - closed cup

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