Methyl 2-formylbenzoate
[CAS# 4122-56-9]

Identification

• Classification: Chemical reagent >> Organic reagent >> Aromatic aldehyde (containing acetal, hemiacetal)
• Name: Methyl 2-formylbenzoate
• Molecular Formula: C₉H₈O₃
• Molecular Weight: 164.16
• CAS Registry Number: 4122-56-9
• EC Number: 802-108-0

Properties

• Boiling point: 220 ºC
• Refractive index: 1.5411

Safety Data

• Safety Description: S24/25

Hazard Classification

Hazard	Class	Category Code	Hazard Statement
Skin irritation	Skin Irrit.	2	H315
Eye irritation	Eye Irrit.	2	H319
Skin sensitization	Skin Sens.	1B	H317
Chronic hazardous to the aquatic environment	Aquatic Chronic	2	H411
Acute toxicity	Acute Tox.	4	H302
Specific target organ toxicity - single exposure	STOT SE	3	H335
Acute toxicity	Acute Tox.	4	H312
Eye irritation	Eye Irrit.	2A	H319
Acute toxicity	Acute Tox.	4	H332