| Name | m-Tolualdehyde |
| Synonyms | 3-TOLUALDEHYDE m-Tolualdehyde 3-methyl-benzaldehyd 3-Methylbenzaldehyde M-METHYL BENZALDEHYDE Benzaldehyde, 3-methyl- m-Tolualdehyde, 3-Formyltoluene m-Tolualdehyde(stabilized with HQ) 3-METHYLBENZALDEHYDE (STABILISED WITH HY 3-Methylbenzaldehyde (stabilised with hydroquinone) for synthesis |
| CAS | 620-23-5 |
| EINECS | 210-632-0 |
| InChI | InChI=1/C8H8O/c1-7-3-2-4-8(5-7)6-9/h2-6H,1H3 |
| Molecular Formula | C8H8O |
| Molar Mass | 120.15 |
| Density | 1.019g/mLat 25°C(lit.) |
| Melting Point | <25 °C |
| Boling Point | 199°C(lit.) |
| Flash Point | 173°F |
| Water Solubility | slightly soluble |
| Solubility | Chloroform (Slightly), Ethyl Acetate (Slightly) |
| Appearance | Liquid |
| Specific Gravity | 1.019 |
| Color | colorless to brownish-yellow |
| Exposure Limit | ACGIH: TWA 1 mg/m3OSHA: TWA 2 mg/m3NIOSH: IDLH 50 mg/m3; Ceiling 2 mg/m3 |
| BRN | 741964 |
| Storage Condition | Inert atmosphere,2-8°C |
| Sensitive | Air Sensitive |
| Refractive Index | n20/D 1.541(lit.) |
| Physical and Chemical Properties | Colorless liquid. |
| Use | Used as an intermediate in organic synthesis |
| Hazard Symbols | Xi - Irritant![]() |
| Risk Codes | 36/38 - Irritating to eyes and skin. |
| Safety Description | S23 - Do not breathe vapour. S24/25 - Avoid contact with skin and eyes. S37/39 - Wear suitable gloves and eye/face protection S26 - In case of contact with eyes, rinse immediately with plenty of water and seek medical advice. S22 - Do not breathe dust. |
| UN IDs | NA 1993 / PGIII |
| WGK Germany | 3 |
| RTECS | CU7033700 |
| FLUKA BRAND F CODES | 10-23 |
| TSCA | T |
| HS Code | 29122900 |
| Hazard Class | AIR SENSITIVE |
| FEMA | 3068 | TOLUALDEHYDES (MIXED O,M,P) |
| NIST chemical information | information provided by: webbook.nist.gov (external link) |
| EPA chemical substance information | information provided by: ofmpeb.epa.gov (external link) |
| biological activity | m-Tolualdehyde (3-Methylbenzaldehyde) is a toluene-formaldehyde compound with a methyl substituent at position 3. m-Tolualdehyde can be used as a food additive. |
| Use | use as intermediate in organic synthesis |
| toxic substance data | information provided by: pubchem.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov (external link) |