Salicylaldehyde
[CAS# 90-02-8]

Identification

• Classification: Flavors and spices >> Synthetic spice >> Aldehyde fragrance >> Aromatic aldehyde
• Name: Salicylaldehyde
• Synonyms: 2-Formylphenol; 2-Hydroxybenzaldehyde; Salicylic aldehyde
• Molecular Formula: C₇H₆O₂
• Molecular Weight: 122.12
• CAS Registry Number: 90-02-8
• EC Number: 201-961-0
• FEMA: 3004

Properties

• Density: 1.146
• Melting point: 1-2 ºC
• Boiling point: 197 ºC
• Refractive index: 1.572-1.574
• Flash point: 76 ºC
• Water solubility: slightly soluble

Safety Data

• Hazard Symbols: Xn
• Risk Codes: R21/22;R36/38
• Safety Description: S26;S36/37/39

Hazard Classification

Hazard	Class	Category Code	Hazard Statement
Acute toxicity	Acute Tox.	4	H302
Skin irritation	Skin Irrit.	2	H315
Eye irritation	Eye Irrit.	2	H319
Acute toxicity	Acute Tox.	4	H312
Germ cell mutagenicity	Muta.	2	H341
Chronic hazardous to the aquatic environment	Aquatic Chronic	2	H411
Chronic hazardous to the aquatic environment	Aquatic Chronic	3	H412
Acute toxicity	Acute Tox.	3	H311
Specific target organ toxicity - single exposure	STOT SE	3	H335
Skin sensitization	Skin Sens.	1	H317
Eye irritation	Eye Irrit.	2A	H319
Specific target organ toxicity - single exposure	STOT SE	2	H371
Flammable liquids	Flam. Liq.	4	H227
Specific target organ toxicity - repeated exposure	STOT RE	2	H373