2,4-Dimethoxybenzaldehyde Chemical Properties

Melting point:

67-69 °C (lit.)

Boiling point:

165 °C/10 mmHg (lit.)

Density 

1.1708 (rough estimate)

refractive index 

1.5260 (estimate)

Flash point:

165°C/10mm

storage temp. 

Keep in dark place,Sealed in dry,Room Temperature

solubility 

Chloroform

form 

Fine Crystalline Powder

color 

White to slightly brown

Water Solubility 

insoluble

Sensitive 

Air Sensitive

BRN 

607989

InChIKey

LWRSYTXEQUUTKW-UHFFFAOYSA-N

LogP

1.660 (est)

CAS DataBase Reference

613-45-6(CAS DataBase Reference)

NIST Chemistry Reference

Benzaldehyde, 2,4-dimethoxy-(613-45-6)

Safety Information

Hazard Codes 

Xi

Risk Statements 

36/37/38

Safety Statements 

26-36-24/25

WGK Germany 

3

HS Code 

29124900

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2,4-Dimethoxybenzaldehyde Usage And Synthesis

Chemical Properties

White Solid

Uses

2,4-Dimethoxybenzaldehyde is used as a reagent to specifically quantify phlorotannins. It is also used as a component of hair dyes.

Reactions

2,4-Dimethoxybenzaldehyde reacts specifically with 1,3-and 1,3,5-substituted phenols (e.g., phlorotannins) to form a colored product.

Synthesis Reference(s)

Synthesis, p. 166, 1984 DOI: 10.1055/s-1984-30768

Hazard

2,4-Dimethoxybenzaldehyde causes skin irritation and serious eye irritation, it may cause respiratory irritation.

2,4-Dimethoxybenzaldehyde(613-45-6)Related Product Information

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• p-Anisaldehyde
• 2,3,4-Trimethoxybenzoic acid
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• STERIGMATOCYSTIN
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