4-Methoxybenzaldehyde, 98%, Thermo Scientific Chemicals

Description

4-Methoxybenzaldehyde is widely utilized in the fragrance and flavor industry. It finds application as an important intermediate in the synthesis of other organic compounds, perfumes and pharmaceuticals like antihistamines. It is also used in the preparation of agrochemicals, dyes and plastic additives. A solution of para-anisaldehyde with acid and ethanol is used as stain in thin layer chromatography (TLC), which provides easy identification of different compounds.

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Applications
4-Methoxybenzaldehyde is widely utilized in the fragrance and flavor industry. It finds application as an important intermediate in the synthesis of other organic compounds, perfumes and pharmaceuticals like antihistamines. It is also used in the preparation of agrochemicals, dyes and plastic additives. A solution of para-anisaldehyde with acid and ethanol is used as stain in thin layer chromatography (TLC), which provides easy identification of different compounds.

Solubility
Miscible with acetone, alcohol, ether, chloroform and benzene. Immiscible with water.

Notes
Air and Light Sensitive. Keep the container tightly closed in a dry and well-ventilated place. Incompatible with strong bases, strong oxidizing agents and strong reducing agents.

Specifications

Chemical Identifiers

• CAS: 123-11-5
• Molecular Formula: C8H8O2
• Molecular Weight (g/mol): 136.15
• MDL Number: MFCD00003385
• InChI Key: ZRSNZINYAWTAHE-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• Synonym: p-anisaldehyde, anisaldehyde, anisic aldehyde, p-methoxybenzaldehyde, 4-anisaldehyde, aubepine, p-anisic aldehyde, p-formylanisole, benzaldehyde, 4-methoxy, crategine
• PubChem CID: 31244
• ChEBI: CHEBI:28235
• IUPAC Name: 4-methoxybenzaldehyde
• SMILES: COC1=CC=C(C=C1)C=O

• Melting Point: 0°C to 2°C
• Density: 1.121
• Boiling Point: 247°C to 249°C
• Flash Point: 116°C (241°F)
• Odor: Odorless
• Assay Percent Range: 98%
• Refractive Index: 1.573
• Quantity: 50 g
• Beilstein: 471382
• Sensitivity: Air and light sensitive
• Merck Index: 14,663
• Solubility Information: Miscible with acetone,alcohol,ether,chloroform and benzene. Immiscible with water.
• Formula Weight: 136.15
• Percent Purity: 98%
• Physical Form: Liquid
• Chemical Name or Material: 4-Methoxybenzaldehyde

Safety and Handling

Hazard Category	Warning
Hazard Statement	GHS H Statement H302 Harmful if swallowed.
Precautionary Statement	GHS P Statement P264-P270-P301+P312-P330-P501a Wash thoroughly after handling. Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product. IF SWALLOWED: Call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician if you feel unwell. Rinse mouth. Dispose of contents/container in accordance with local/regional/national/international regulations.
EINECSNumber	204-602-6
RTECSNumber	BZ2625000
TSCA	Yes
storageNote1	Air sensitive
Recommended Storage	Ambient temperatures

SDS

RUO – Research Use Only