Description
Artificial almond oil; Benzene Carbaldehyde; Benzenecarbonal; Benzoic Aldehyde; Phenylmethanal
| CAS | 100-52-7 |
| Molecular Formula | C6H5.CHO |
| Molecular Weight | 106.12 |
| Shelf Life | 60 Months |
| Physical Properties | |||
| Physical State at 20 °C | Liquid | Colour | Pale yellow |
| Odour | Characteristic odor | pH Value | 5.9 |
| Melting Point/ Freezing Point [°C] | -26 °C | Flash Point [°C] | 64 °C |
| Boiling Point [°C] | 177 – 179 °C | Initial Boiling Point [°C] | 177 °C |
| Final Boiling Point [°C] | 179 °C | Vapour Pressure Mm/Hg | 1 mm Hg @ 260C |
| Vapour Density | 3.66 | Density [g/cm3] | 1.05 |
| Solubility in Water [% weight] | Slightly soluble in water | Partition Coefficient Log POW Octanol / Water at 20°C | 1.5 |
| Explosion Limits – Upper [%] | 8.50% | Explosion Limits -Lower [%] | 1.40% |
| Specifications | |||
| Appearance | Pale yellow coloured liquid with characteristic odour | Assay | Min. 99.0% |
| Weight/ Ml at 20°C | 1.044 – 1.046 g | Refractive Index (20°C; 589 Nm) | 1.544 – 1.546 |
| Acidity (As C6H5Cooh) | Max. 0.3% | Sulphated Ash | Max. 0.01% |
| Benzylidene Dichloride (C7H6Ci2) | Max. 0.05% | Ionised Chloride (Ci) | Max. 0.0001% |
| Dangerous Goods Information | |||
| UN Number | 1990 | DG Class | 9 |
| Safety Information & Hazard Symbols | |
| Symbol | GHS07 |
| Signal Word | Warning |















