2,6-Dihydroxy-4-methylbenzaldehyde
Synonym(s):p-Orsellinaldehyde;2,6-Dihydroxy-4-methylbenzaldehyde;4-Methyl-γ-resorcylaldehyde
- CAS NO.:526-37-4
- Empirical Formula: C8H8O3
- Molecular Weight: 152.15
- MDL number: MFCD04117961
- SAFETY DATA SHEET (SDS)
- Update Date: 2026-09-12 18:56:28
What is 2,6-Dihydroxy-4-methylbenzaldehyde?
The Uses of 2,6-Dihydroxy-4-methylbenzaldehyde
2,6-Dihydroxy-4-methylbenzaldehyde is used in process for converting Atranol and its derivatives into Hydrosoluble compounds.
Definition
ChEBI: Atranol is a hydroxybenzaldehyde.
Synthesis Reference(s)
Journal of the American Chemical Society, 70, p. 2120, 1948 DOI: 10.1021/ja01186a037
Contact allergens
Atranol has been identified as a potent and frequent allergen, occurring from the fragrance material oakmoss absolute, which is of botanical origin.
Properties of 2,6-Dihydroxy-4-methylbenzaldehyde
| Melting point: | 123.5-124 °C |
| Boiling point: | 248.3±35.0 °C(Predicted) |
| Density | 1.331±0.06 g/cm3(Predicted) |
| storage temp. | 2-8°C |
| solubility | Actone (Slightly), DMSO (Slightly), Methanol (Slightly) |
| form | neat |
| pka | 7.77±0.15(Predicted) |
| color | Yellow to Very Dark Yellow |
| BRN | 1941881 |
| Stability: | Hygroscopic |
Safety information for 2,6-Dihydroxy-4-methylbenzaldehyde
| Signal word | Warning |
| Pictogram(s) |
![]() Exclamation Mark Irritant GHS07 |
| GHS Hazard Statements |
H315:Skin corrosion/irritation H317:Sensitisation, Skin H319:Serious eye damage/eye irritation |
| Precautionary Statement Codes |
P280:Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection. P302+P352:IF ON SKIN: wash with plenty of soap and water. 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-Dihydroxy-4-methylbenzaldehyde
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