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Benzaldehyde

C₆H₅CHO

F.W. 106.13

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Hazard Alert

Reacts with strong oxidizers; slightly toxic by inhalation or ingestion; irritating vapor; combustible. LD₅₀ 1300 mg/kg.

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Storage:

Organic #3

Disposal:

#2

Shelf Life:

Fair; oxidizes to benzoic acid; yellows on prolonged storage; protect from light; keep tightly closed in a Flinn Chem-Saf™ Bag.

Soluble:

Miscible with alcohol, ether and some volatile oils; slightly soluble in water.

Color:

Colorless

Odor:

Almond

CAS No.:

100-52-7

Technical Note:

Incompatibility: Potassium permanganate, sodium peroxide and other oxidizing agents.