| Agent Name |
Benzaldehyde |
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| CAS Number |
100-52-7 |
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| Formula |
C7-H6-O |
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| Major Category |
Other Classes |
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| Synonyms |
Almond artificial essential oil; Artificial almond oil; Artificial essential oil of almond; Benzaldehyde; Benzaldehyde (natural); Benzaldehyde FFC; Benzene carbaldehyde; Benzene carboxaldehyde; Benzenecarbonal; Benzenecarboxaldehyde; Benzenemethylal; Benzoic aldehyde; Bitter almond oil, synthetic; Oil Of bitter almond; Phenylmethanal; Synthetic oil of bitter almond; UN1990; [ChemIDplus] |
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| Category |
Aldehydes |
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| Description |
Colorless to yellowish liquid with a characteristic odor; [ICSC] In air, readily oxidizes to benzoic acid; [CAMEO] |
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| Sources/Uses |
Used as a chemical intermediate and a solvent for resins and oils; [HSDB] |
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| Comments |
Nonimmunologic, occupational contact urticaria documented; [Kanerva 2004, p. 98] An eye irritant; [ICSC] |
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| Restricted |
No longer registered by EPA for use in any pesticide products; [HSDB] |
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| Exposure Assessment |
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| Vapor Pressure |
0.12 mm Hg |
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| Lethal Concentration |
LC (rats) = >500 mg/m3 |
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| Explanatory Notes |
mp = -26 degrees C; bp = 179 degrees C; [ChemIDplus] |
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| Flammability (NFPA) |
2: high ambient temperature required |
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| Links to Other NLM Databases |
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| Health Studies |
Human Health Effects from Hazardous Substances Data Bank: BENZALDEHYDE
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