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C7H6O2
122.12 g/mol
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2-Hydroxybenzaldehyde

CAS90-02-8EC201-961-0
Category
Flavor & Fragrance
Compound Class
Aromatic
Primary Use
Flavor and fragrance agent

2-Hydroxybenzaldehyde is an aromatic aldehyde that occurs naturally in cassia oil and is used in perfumery and flavoring. It serves as an important derivative of benzaldehyde and is a key intermediate in the synthesis of coumarin.

Used in perfumeryFlavoring agentSynthesis of coumarin

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Related Compounds

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flavoring agent and fragrance ingredient

ReferenceSame Category

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Flavoring agent and fragrance ingredient

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flavor and fragrance agent

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Flavor and fragrance ingredient

Safety Reference

Toxic
Toxic
Harmful
Harmful
Health Hazard
Health Hazard
Environmental Hazard
Environmental Hazard
Warning
H302Harmful if swallowed
H312Harmful in contact with skin
H315Causes skin irritation
H319Causes serious eye irritation
H341Suspected of causing genetic defects
H227
H311Toxic in contact with skin
H361Suspected of damaging fertility or the unborn child
H371May cause damage to organs
H401Toxic to aquatic life
H412Harmful to aquatic life with long lasting effects
H373May cause damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure
H317May cause an allergic skin reaction
H335May cause respiratory irritation
H411Toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects
Identifiers
IUPAC Name

2-hydroxybenzaldehyde

InChIKey

SMQUZDBALVYZAC-UHFFFAOYSA-N

SMILES

C1=CC=C(C(=C1)C=O)O

Synonyms (28)
  • Dembrexine Hydrochloride EP Impurity D
  • Dembrexine Hydrochloride Monohydrate Imp. D (EP); Dembrexine Imp. D (EP); 2-Hydroxybenzaldehyde; Salicylaldehyde; Dembrexine Hydrochloride Monohydrate Impurity D; Dembrexine Impurity D
  • 2-Formylphenol
  • 2-Hydroxybenzaldehyde
  • 2-hyroxy-benzaldehyde
  • Benzaldehyde, 2-hydroxy-
  • Benzaldehyde, hydroxy-
  • Benzaldehyde, o-hydroxy-
  • FEMA 3004
  • Salicyladehyde
  • Salicylal
  • Salicylaldehyd
  • Salicylaldehyde, 8CI
  • Salicylaldehyde, p.a.
  • Salicylic aldehyde
  • Salizylaldehyd
  • hydroxy benzaldehyde
  • hydroxylbenzaldehyde
  • o-Formylphenol
  • o-Hydroxybenzaldehyde
  • salicyl aldehyde
  • salicylylaldehyde