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Benzaldehyde, 99+%, Thermo Scientific Chemicals
Description
Benzaldehyde is commonly employed as a precursor to prepare various organic compounds, which are used as pharmaceuticals, dyes, perfumes, flavorings, photographic chemicals and plastic additives. It is used as solvent for oils and resins. Benzaldehyde is further used as a building block for a range of amino acids like phenylglycine, which is used as a side chain in various antibiotics. It is involved as a brightener in zinc electroplating processes, and as a food and fragrance additive. It is active intermediate for the manufacture of benzoic acid, odorants and flavoring chemicals.
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Specifications
Specifications
| Melting Point | -26°C |
| Boiling Point | 178°C to 179°C |
| Quantity | 250 g |
| Percent Purity | 99+% |
| Physical Form | Liquid |
Safety and Handling
- Benzaldehyde
- Danger
- Acute toxicity Category 4
- LONG-TERM AQUATIC HAZARD Chronic 2
- Serious eye damage/eye irritation Category 2
- Reproductive toxicity Category 1B
- Skin corrosion/irritation Category 2
- Specific target organ toxicity Category 3
- H302-Harmful if swallowed.
- H315-Causes skin irritation.
- H319-Causes serious eye irritation.
- H332-Harmful if inhaled.
- H335-May cause respiratory irritation.
- H360D-May damage the unborn child.
- H411-Toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects.
- P280-Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.
- P301+P330+P331-IF SWALLOWED: rinse mouth. Do NOT induce vomiting.
- P302+P352-IF ON SKIN: Wash with plenty of water/soap.
- P304+P340-IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing.
- P305+P351+P338-IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing.
- P312-Call a POISON CENTER/doctor/if you feel unwell.
- MIXTURE LIST-Contains : benzaldehyde
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