o-Phthalaldehyde

About This Item

Molecular Formula	C₈H₆O₂
CAS Number	643-79-8

FC-0161483

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Properties

Chemical Identifiers

IUPAC Name	phthalaldehyde
SMILES	C1=CC=C(C(=C1)C=O)C=O
InChI Key	ZWLUXSQADUDCSB-UHFFFAOYSA-N
InChI	InChI=1S/C8H6O2/c9-5-7-3-1-2-4-8(7)6-10/h1-6H

Physical Properties

Boiling Point	266.1±23.0 °C at 760 mmHg
Melting Point	55.8 °C
Flash Point	132 °C (270 °F) - closed cup
Density	1.2±0.1 g/cm3

Safety Information

Hazard Class

Danger

Flash Point

132 °C (270 °F) - closed cup

Please refer to the Safety Data Sheet (SDS) for complete handling, storage, and disposal instructions. Follow all applicable regulations when working with this chemical reagent.