Benzaldehyde, hydroxy-

Independent reference data for Benzaldehyde, hydroxy- (CAS 28777-87-9), compiled from public chemistry databases.

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Computed descriptors

Physicochemical values on record

Documented uses on record

Used in perfumes, flavoring agents, auxiliary fumigants, reagents, and gasoline additives; Used to make coumarin and chelates; [HSDB] Important derivative of benzaldehyde; Occurs naturally in cassia oil; [Ullmann]Table: Reported uses (ppm): (Flavor and Extract Manufacturers' Association) [Table#2036]

Synonyms and trade names

SALICYLALDEHYDE; 2-Hydroxybenzaldehyde; 90-02-8; o-Hydroxybenzaldehyde; o-Formylphenol; 2-Formylphenol; Salicylal; Salicylic aldehyde; Benzaldehyde, 2-hydroxy-; Salicyladehyde; FEMA No. 3004; DTXSID1021792; 17K64GZH20; NSC-49178; DTXCID001792; CHEBI:16008

Regulatory listings held on file

Regulatory & Food Contact	EU Flavoring substances FDA Substance added to food: FLAVORING AGENT OR ADJUVANT Flavoring Agents FLAVOURING_AGENT: Flavouring Agent Almond, Phenol, Pungent, Spice No safety concern at current levels of intake when used as a flavouring agent

GHS hazard classification

Reported hazard statements	H302 (100%), H312 (53.3%), H315 (53.9%), H319 (53.7%), H341 (53.2%), H227, H311, H361

H302 (100%): Harmful if swallowed [Warning Acute toxicity, oral]

H312 (53.3%): Harmful in contact with skin [Warning Acute toxicity, dermal]

What the public record says

Benzaldehyde, hydroxy- · CAS 28777-87-9 · C7H6O2. UNII 17K64GZH20. Boiling Point: 386 °F at 760 mmHg (USCG, 1999); Boiling Point: 197 °C; Boiling Point: 196.00 to 197.00 °C. @ 760.00 mm Hg.

Physical description and handling notes

Source: PubChem / Wikidata; the batch COA governs where values differ.