2-Hydroxy-6-methylbenzaldehyde
[CAS# 18362-36-2]

Identification

• Name: 2-Hydroxy-6-methylbenzaldehyde
• Synonyms: 6-Methyl-2-hydroxybenzaldehyde; 6-Methylsalicylaldehyde
• Molecular Formula: C₈H₈O₂
• Molecular Weight: 136.15
• CAS Registry Number: 18362-36-2
• EC Number: 872-515-6

Properties

• Solubility: Slightly soluble (1.4 g/L) (25 ºC), Calc.^*
• Density: 1.175±0.06 g/cm³ (20 ºC 760 Torr), Calc.^*
• Melting point: 34-35 ºC^**
• Boiling point: 217.8±20.0 ºC (760 Torr), Calc.^*
• Flash point: 87.2±14.4 ºC, Calc.^*

^* Calculated using Advanced Chemistry Development (ACD/Labs) Software V11.02 (©1994-2016 ACD/Labs)

^** Payne, Peter; Journal of Chemical Research 2006, (6), P402-405.

Safety Data

Hazard Classification

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