2,4-Dimethylbenzaldehyde
[CAS# 15764-16-6]

Identification

• Classification: Chemical reagent >> Organic reagent >> Aromatic aldehyde (containing acetal, hemiacetal)
• Name: 2,4-Dimethylbenzaldehyde
• Synonyms: 2,4-Xylylaldehyde; 1-Formyl-2,4-dimethyl benzene
• Molecular Formula: C₉H₁₀O
• Molecular Weight: 134.18
• CAS Registry Number: 15764-16-6
• EC Number: 239-856-7
• FEMA: 3427

Properties

• Density: 0.962
• Melting point: -9 ºC
• Boiling point: 102.4-103 ºC (14 mmHg)
• Refractive index: 1.5482-1.5502
• Flash point: 88 ºC

Safety Data

• Safety Description: S24/25

Hazard Classification

Hazard	Class	Category Code	Hazard Statement
Acute toxicity	Acute Tox.	4	H302
Serious eye damage	Eye Dam.	1	H318
Specific target organ toxicity - single exposure	STOT SE	3	H335
Skin irritation	Skin Irrit.	2	H315
Chronic hazardous to the aquatic environment	Aquatic Chronic	3	H412