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Organic Chemicals

Benzaldehyde AR

RA000163 CAS 100-52-7 AR

Identity

Product code
RA000163
CAS number
100-52-7
Grade
AR
Purity
99%
Molecular formula
C6H5.CHO
Molecular weight
106.12

Classification

Technical Data

Properties

PropertyValueUnit
Physical state at 20 °C Liquid —
Vapour pressure mm/Hg 1 mmHg mmHg
Vapour density 3.66 —
Density [g/cm3] 1.05 g/cm3 g/cm3
Solubility in water [% weight] Slightly soluble in water —
Partition coefficient Log Pow octanol / water at 20°C 1.5 —
Explosion limits - upper [%] 8.50 % %
Explosion limits -lower [%] 1.40 % %
Colour Pale yellow —
Odour Characteristic odor —
pH value 5.9 —
Melting point/ Freezing point [°C] -26 °C °C
Flash point [°C] 64 °C °C
Boiling point [°C] 177 - 179 °C °C
Initial boiling point [°C] 177 °C °C
Final boiling point [°C] 179 °C °C

These are recorded catalogue property values. Product specification limits, where available, are listed under Specifications.

Specifications

ParameterSpecificationUnit Method
Appearance Pale yellow coloured liquid with characteristic odour — —
Purity Min 99.0 % % GC
Weight/ mL (20 °C) 1.044 - 1.046 g g —
Refractive index (20°C; 589 nm) (20 °C) 1.544 - 1.546 — —
Acidity Max 0.5 % % —
Sulphated ash Max 0.01 % % —
Ionised chloride (CI) Max 0.0001 % % —

2 grades of this substance are listed. Each grade is a separate product with its own specifications, pack sizes and documents.

Packaging

Pack size SKU
25 L RA000163-PK-25L
500 mL RA000163-PK-500ML
200 L RA000163-PK-200L
2.5 L RA000163-PK-2.5L