CAS 123-08-0 p-Hydroxybenzaldehyde - Materials / Alfa Chemistry

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p-Hydroxybenzaldehyde

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Catalog Number

ACM123080

CAS Number

123-08-0

Product Name

p-Hydroxybenzaldehyde

Structure

Category

Liquid Crystal (LC) Building Blocks

Synonyms

4-Formylphenol

Description

Solid;Solid;Beige powder; vanillic/nutty odour

IUPAC Name

4-Hydroxybenzaldehyde

Molecular Weight

122.12

Molecular Formula

C7H6O2

Canonical SMILES

C1=CC(=CC=C1C=O)O

InChI

InChI=1S/C7H6O2/c8-5-6-1-3-7(9)4-2-6/h1-5,9H

InChI Key

RGHHSNMVTDWUBI-UHFFFAOYSA-N

Boiling Point

310.0 °C

Melting Point

112-116 °C(lit.)

Flash Point

174 °C

Purity

98%

Density

1,129 g/cm³

Solubility

0.11 M;8.45 mg/mL at 25 °C;8.45 mg/mL at 25 °C;slightly soluble in water; soluble in organic solvents;freely soluble (in ethanol)

Appearance

Crystalline powder

Application

p-Hydroxybenzaldehyde serves as a vital intermediate in the pharmaceutical and spice industries, contributing significantly to the synthesis of a variety of compounds. It is utilized in producing several pharmaceuticals, such as amoxicillin and esmolol hydrochloride, and also in creating antibacterial agents. Additionally, p-Hydroxybenzaldehyde plays an essential role in spice production, being a precursor for vanillin, ethyl vanillin, and other aromatic compounds. In the broader industrial context, it is used in the synthesis of herbicides like bromoxynil and chloroxynil, and in applications such as bactericidal agents, emulsifiers in photography, and components in liquid crystal displays. The compound's versatility is further highlighted by its involvement in producing phenol derivatives through various reactions. Known for its sweet, woody aroma, p-Hydroxybenzaldehyde is a critical component in diverse applications, underpinning its widespread utility across multiple sectors.

Storage

Store below +30 °C

Complexity

93.1

Covalently-Bonded Unit Count

EC Number

204-599-1

Exact Mass

122.036779430

Formal Charge

Hazard Statements

Heavy Atom Count