2,6-Dichlorobenzaldehyde
- CAS NO.:83-38-5
- Empirical Formula: C7H4Cl2O
- Molecular Weight: 175.01
- MDL number: MFCD00003307
- EINECS: 201-472-2
- SAFETY DATA SHEET (SDS)
- Update Date: 2026-06-04 16:00:12
What is 2,6-Dichlorobenzaldehyde?
Chemical properties
white to light yellow powder
The Uses of 2,6-Dichlorobenzaldehyde
An intermediate in the synthesis of substituted (2,6-dichlorobenzylideneamino)guanidines and some hydrazone derivatives of C-cyanoformamidrazone. It
The Uses of 2,6-Dichlorobenzaldehyde
An intermediate in the synthesis of substituted (2,6-dichlorobenzylideneamino)guanidines and some hydrazone derivatives of C-cyanoformamidrazone. It showed antihypertensive activity.
Synthesis Reference(s)
Journal of the American Chemical Society, 78, p. 4609, 1956 DOI: 10.1021/ja01599a025
Tetrahedron Letters, 29, p. 707, 1988 DOI: 10.1016/S0040-4039(00)80190-2
General Description
Yellowish flakes or fine off-white powder. Pungent odor.
Air & Water Reactions
Sensitive to air, moisture and light. Insoluble in water.
Reactivity Profile
2,6-Dichlorobenzaldehyde is incompatible with strong oxidizers and strong bases. 2,6-Dichlorobenzaldehyde may also be incompatible with iron.
Fire Hazard
2,6-Dichlorobenzaldehyde is combustible.
Purification Methods
Crystallise the aldehyde from EtOH/H2O or pet ether (b 30-60o). [Beilstein 7 IV 576.]
Properties of 2,6-Dichlorobenzaldehyde
| Melting point: | 69-71 °C (lit.) |
| Boiling point: | 165°C |
| Density | 1.3456 (rough estimate) |
| refractive index | 1.5756 (estimate) |
| Flash point: | 135°C |
| storage temp. | Keep in dark place,Sealed in dry,Room Temperature |
| solubility | <1g/l insoluble |
| form | Crystalline Powder |
| color | White to light beige |
| Water Solubility | <0.1 g/100 mL at 23 ºC |
| Sensitive | Air Sensitive |
| BRN | 386477 |
| Stability: | Stable. Incompatible with strong oxidizing agents, strong bases. Air, light and moisture sensitive. |
| CAS DataBase Reference | 83-38-5(CAS DataBase Reference) |
| NIST Chemistry Reference | Benzaldehyde, 2,6-dichloro-(83-38-5) |
| EPA Substance Registry System | Benzaldehyde, 2,6-dichloro- (83-38-5) |
Safety information for 2,6-Dichlorobenzaldehyde
| Signal word | Danger |
| Pictogram(s) |
![]() Corrosion Corrosives GHS05 |
| GHS Hazard Statements |
H314:Skin corrosion/irritation |
| Precautionary Statement Codes |
P260:Do not breathe dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray. P280:Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection. P363:Wash contaminated clothing before reuse. P303+P361+P353:IF ON SKIN (or hair): Remove/Take off Immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse SKIN with water/shower. P305+P351+P338:IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continuerinsing. |
Computed Descriptors for 2,6-Dichlorobenzaldehyde
| InChIKey | DMIYKWPEFRFTPY-UHFFFAOYSA-N |
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