BENZALDEHYDE AR

Article No.	Grade	Purity	Cas no.	Molecular Formula	Molecular Weight	H.S. Code	Shelf Life
SS0112902500	AR	98.5%	100-52-7	C₆H_5.CHO	106.12	2912.2100	60 Months

Physical Properties

Physical state at 20 °C

Liquid

Colour

Pale yellow

Odour

Characteristic odor

pH value

5.9

Melting Point/ Freezing point [°C]

-26 °C

Flash Point [°C]

64 °C

Initial Boiling Point [°C]

177 °C

Final Boiling Point [°C]

179 °C

Partition coefficient Log Pow octanol / water at 20°C

1.5

Explosion limits - upper [%]

8.50%

Explosion limits -lower [%]

1.40%

Vapour density

3.66

Boiling point [°C]

177 - 179 °C

Density [g/cm3]

1.05

Vapour pressure mm/Hg

1 mm Hg @ 260C

Solubility in water [% weight]

Slightly soluble in water

Appearance:	Pale yellow coloured liquid with characteristic odour
Refractive index (20°C; 589 nm):	1.544 - 1.546
Sulphated ash:	Max. 0.01%
Weight/ mL at 20°C:	1.044 - 1.047 g/ml
Assay (GC area %):	98.5-100.5%
Assay:	Min. 99.0%
Acidity (as C6H5COOH):	Max. 0.3%
Benzylidene dichloride (C7H6CI2):	Max. 0.05%
Ionised chloride (CI):	Max. 0.0001%

Symbol: GHS07
Signal Word: Warning
UN No.: 1990
IMCO Class No.: 9
Packing Group: III
Hazardous Statement: H302