2,6-DIHYDROXY-4-METHYLBENZALDEHYDE Chemical Properties

Melting point:

123.5-124 °C

Boiling point:

248.3±35.0 °C(Predicted)

Density 

1.331±0.06 g/cm3(Predicted)

storage temp. 

2-8°C

solubility 

Actone (Slightly), DMSO (Slightly), Methanol (Slightly)

pka

7.77±0.15(Predicted)

color 

Yellow to Very Dark Yellow

BRN 

1941881

Stability:

Hygroscopic

Safety Information

Hazard Codes 

Xi

Risk Statements 

36/38-43

Safety Statements 

26-36/37

WGK Germany 

3

2,6-DIHYDROXY-4-METHYLBENZALDEHYDE Usage And Synthesis

Uses

2,6-Dihydroxy-4-methylbenzaldehyde is used in process for converting Atranol and its derivatives into Hydrosoluble compounds.

Definition

ChEBI: Atranol is a hydroxybenzaldehyde.

Synthesis Reference(s)

Journal of the American Chemical Society, 70, p. 2120, 1948 DOI: 10.1021/ja01186a037

Contact allergens

Atranol has been identified as a potent and frequent allergen, occurring from the fragrance material oakmoss absolute, which is of botanical origin.

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