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4-Methoxybenzaldehyde, 98%, Thermo Scientific Chemicals

Product Code. 11408306
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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.

This Thermo Scientific Chemicals brand product was originally part of the Alfa Aesar product portfolio. Some documentation and label information may refer to the legacy brand. The original Alfa Aesar product / item code or SKU reference has not changed as a part of the brand transition to Thermo Scientific Chemicals.

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.
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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

Specifications

Melting Point 0°C to 2°C
Density 1.121
Boiling Point 247°C to 249°C
Flash Point 116°C (241°F)
Assay Percent Range 98%
Refractive Index 1.573
Quantity 250 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
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Safety and Handling

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Product Identifier
  • 4-Methoxybenzaldehyde
 Signal Word
  • Warning
 Hazard Category
  • LONG-TERM AQUATIC HAZARD Chronic 3
 Hazard Statement
  • H412-Harmful to aquatic life with long lasting effects.
 Precautionary Statement
  • P273-Avoid release to the environment.
  • P501b-Dispose of contents/container in accordance with local/regional/national/international regulations.
 Supplemental information
  • MIXTURE LIST-Contains : p-Anisaldehyde

RUO – Research Use Only

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