| Name | 2,4-Dimethylbenzaldehyde |
| Synonyms | FEMA 3427 FEMA No. 3427 2,4-Xylylaldehyde 2,4-xylylaldehyde 2,4-dimethyl-benzaldehyd 2,4-Dimethylbenzaldehyde 2,4-DIMETHYLBENZALDEHYDE M-XYLENE-4-CARBOXALDEHYDE Benzaldehyde, 2,4-dimethyl- 1-Formyl-2,4-dimethylbenzene 2,4-Dimethylbenzenecarboxaldehyde |
| CAS | 15764-16-6 |
| EINECS | 239-856-7 |
| InChI | InChI=1/C9H10O/c1-7-3-4-9(6-10)8(2)5-7/h3-6H,1-2H3 |
| Molecular Formula | C9H10O |
| Molar Mass | 134.18 |
| Density | 0.962 g/mL at 25 °C (lit.) |
| Melting Point | -9 °C (lit.) |
| Boling Point | 102-103 °C/14 mmHg (lit.) |
| Flash Point | 192°F |
| JECFA Number | 869 |
| Vapor Presure | 1 hPa (20 °C) |
| Appearance | Transparent liquid |
| Specific Gravity | 0.962 |
| Color | Clear colorless |
| Storage Condition | Store below +30°C. |
| Sensitive | Air Sensitive |
| Refractive Index | n20/D 1.549(lit.) |
| MDL | MFCD00003340 |
| Use | Used as an intermediate in organic synthesis |
| Hazard Symbols | Xi - Irritant![]() |
| Risk Codes | R36/37/38 - Irritating to eyes, respiratory system and skin. R52/53 - Harmful to aquatic organisms, may cause long-term adverse effects in the aquatic environment. R41 - Risk of serious damage to eyes R37/38 - Irritating to respiratory system and skin. |
| Safety Description | S24/25 - Avoid contact with skin and eyes. S39 - Wear eye / face protection. S26 - In case of contact with eyes, rinse immediately with plenty of water and seek medical advice. |
| WGK Germany | 3 |
| HS Code | 29122900 |
| FEMA | 3427 | 2,4-DIMETHYLBENZALDEHYDE |
| NIST chemical information | Information provided by: webbook.nist.gov (external link) |
| toxicity | GRAS(FEMA). |
| usage limit | FEMA(mg/kg): condiments, enzyme stains, smears, 1.0; Alcohol-free beverages, cold drinks, pudding, gel, jam, 2.0; Candy 3.0. |
| Use | Used as an intermediate in organic synthesis |