m-Tolualdehyde
Synonym(s):3-Methylbenzaldehyde
- CAS NO.:620-23-5
- Empirical Formula: C8H8O
- Molecular Weight: 120.15
- MDL number: MFCD00003374
- EINECS: 210-632-0
- SAFETY DATA SHEET (SDS)
- Update Date: 2026-01-13 11:25:35
What is m-Tolualdehyde?
Chemical properties
clear yellow to brownish liquid
The Uses of m-Tolualdehyde
m-Tolualdehyde is an aromatic aldehyde used as a fragrance agent in food and cosmetics. 3-Methylbenzaldehyde is also used as a reagent in the preparation of a wide range of pharmaceutical compou nds such as anti-inflammatory agents.
The Uses of m-Tolualdehyde
m-Tolualdehyde is used as a fragrance agent in food and cosmetics. It is also used as a reagent in the preparation of a wide range of pharmaceutical compounds such as anti-inflammatory agents.
Definition
ChEBI: A tolualdehyde compound with the methyl substituent at the 3-position.
Properties of m-Tolualdehyde
| Melting point: | <25 °C |
| Boiling point: | 199 °C(lit.) |
| Density | 1.019 g/mL at 25 °C(lit.) |
| refractive index | n |
| FEMA | 3068 | TOLUALDEHYDES (MIXED O,M,P) |
| Flash point: | 173 °F |
| storage temp. | Inert atmosphere,2-8°C |
| solubility | Chloroform (Slightly), Ethyl Acetate (Slightly) |
| form | Liquid |
| color | colorless to brownish-yellow |
| Specific Gravity | 1.019 |
| Odor | at 100.00 %. sweet fruity cherry benzaldehyde phenolic |
| Water Solubility | slightly soluble |
| Sensitive | Air Sensitive |
| BRN | 741964 |
| Exposure limits | ACGIH: TWA 1 mg/m3 OSHA: TWA 2 mg/m3 NIOSH: IDLH 50 mg/m3; Ceiling 2 mg/m3 |
| CAS DataBase Reference | 620-23-5(CAS DataBase Reference) |
| NIST Chemistry Reference | 3-CH3C6H4CHO(620-23-5) |
| EPA Substance Registry System | Benzaldehyde, 3-methyl- (620-23-5) |
Safety information for m-Tolualdehyde
| Signal word | Warning |
| Pictogram(s) |
![]() Exclamation Mark Irritant GHS07 |
| GHS Hazard Statements |
H227:Flammable liquids H302:Acute toxicity,oral H315:Skin corrosion/irritation H319:Serious eye damage/eye irritation H335:Specific target organ toxicity, single exposure;Respiratory tract irritation |
| Precautionary Statement Codes |
P261:Avoid breathing dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray. P305+P351+P338:IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continuerinsing. P405:Store locked up. |
Computed Descriptors for m-Tolualdehyde
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