Benzaldehyde
Specification of Product
Product Name : Benzaldehyde
Molecular weight: 106.12
Molecular Formula: C7H6O
Cas No.: 100-52-7
Benzaldehyde Physical Data
High class First class
Appearance: Colorless liquid
Assay (w/%): 99.9 MIN 99.5 MIN
Color: 10 MAX 30 MAX
Density(25℃, g/cm3): 1.040-1.050
Acidity (as benzoic acid %;as KOH mg/g): 0.20(1.00mg/g) MAX 0.50 (3.00mg/g) MAX
Refractive index (20℃): 1.544-1.547
Water ( %): 0.10 MAX 0.20 MAX
Chloride: Don’t contain
Benzaldehyde Properties
Appearance and properties: pure product is colorless liquid, industrial product is colorless or light yellow liquid.
Boiling point: 179℃
Freezing point: -26℃
Relative density: (water=1):1.04; (air=1):3.66
Solubility: slightly soluble in water, soluble in benzene, ethyl alcohol, diethyl ether and trichloromethane
Flash point: 64℃
Autoignition temperature: 192℃
Hazardous characteristics: there is the risk of burning in contact with high temperature, open flame or oxidizer.
Stability: stable.
Packaging, transportation, and storage
Package:200KG/plastic drum, nitrogen protection
Storage: keep in cool and well-ventilated warehouse. Keep away from sunlight, fire and heat sources. Keep sealed and separate from oxidizing agents during operation.
Transportation: handle with care.
Benzaldehyde Scale of production and position in industry
Scale of production
It is the largest manufacturer of chlorine-free benzaldehyde in China with annual production capacity of 30,000 tons.
Technology level
Benzaldehyde produced by toluene and air by toluene oxidation technology has higher and more stable quality.
Benzaldehyde Applications
1. Pharmaceutical intermediate.
2. In preparing edible essence.
3. In manufacturing pesticides.
4. A small amount for the daily use chemical essence and tobacco flavor.
5. In manufacturing dye intermediates.
6. As solvent and low temperature lubricant.
7. Diversified manufacturing.
8. In preparing perfume compound for soap and edible essence.