2-hydroxy-5-methylbenzaldehyde, CAS No. 613-84-3

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613-84-3

Catalog No. EBD1614773

CAS 613-84-3

Name 2-hydroxy-5-methylbenzaldehyde

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Basic Information

Synonyms: 2-hydroxy-5-methylbenzaldehyde 5-methylsalicylaldehyde 2,5-cresotaldehyde

Molecular Formula: C8H8O2

Molecular Weight: 136.15

MDL Number: MFCD00274297

Categories: Materials Chemistry > Optoelectronic and Organic Semiconductor Materials > Dye Precursors Synthetic Chemistry > Organic Building Blocks > Aldehydes and Ketones

Product Description:

5-Methylsalicylaldehyde is an organic compound featuring both a phenolic hydroxyl group and an aldehyde group on a benzene ring substituted with a methyl group. It is a pale yellow to yellow crystalline solid. This compound serves as a crucial intermediate in the synthesis of various dyes, pigments, and fluorescent materials. Its bifunctional structure allows it to participate in condensation reactions to form complex heterocyclic systems, such as coumarins and Schiff bases, which are core structures in many colorants and optical materials. It is also used as a building block in coordination chemistry for synthesizing metal complexes with potential applications in catalysis or as functional materials. As a versatile organic synthon, 5-methylsalicylaldehyde is employed in organic synthesis for constructing more complex molecules. It requires careful handling due to its potential irritant properties.

Physical Properties

Melting Point: 54-57 °C(lit.)

Boiling Point: 217 °C(lit.)

Flash Point: 85.1 °C

Density: 1.175

Analytical Data

Appearance: Pale yellow to yellow crystalline powder