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Vanillin

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[Flash Point]

118
[Autoignition]

> 400
[Fire Fighting]

Wear a self-contained breathing apparatus in pressure-demand, MSHA/NIOSH (approved or equivalent), and full protective gear. To extinguish fire, use water, dry chemical, chemical foam, or alcohol-resistant foam. Use agent most appropriate to extinguish fire.
[Upper exp. limit]

8.8
[Lower exp. limit]

1.2
[Fire Potential]

Flammability properties of some synthetic fragrant substances and intermediate products.
[Ingestion]

If victim is conscious and alert, give 2-4 cupfuls of milk or water. Never give anything by mouth to an unconscious person. Treat symptomatically and supportively. Get medical aid if irritation or symptoms occur.
[Inhalation]

Remove from exposure to fresh air immediately. If not breathing, give artificial respiration. If breathing is difficult, give oxygen. Get medical aid if cough or other symptoms appear.
[Skin]

Get medical aid if irritation develops or persists. Wash clothing before reuse. Flush skin with plenty of soap and water.
[Eyes]

Flush eyes with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes, occasionally lifting the upper and lower eyelids. Get medical aid.
[Storage]

Store in a cool, dry place. Store protected from moisture. Store protected from light.
[Handling]

Wash thoroughly after handling. Remove contaminated clothing and wash before reuse. Use with adequate ventilation. Store protected from light.
[Ingestion]

May cause irritation of the digestive tract.
[Inhalation]

No hazard expected in normal industrial use. Dust is irritating to the respiratory tract.
[Skin]

Dust may cause mechanical irritation. May cause skin sensitization, an allergic reaction, which becomes evident upon re-exposure to this material. Low hazard for usual industrial handling.
[Eyes]

Dust may cause mechanical irritation. Low hazard for normal industrial handling.
[EC Risk Phrase]

R 22
[EC Safety Phrase]

S 22 36/37
[Personal Protection]

Eyes: Wear safety glasses and chemical goggles if splashing is possible. Skin: Wear appropriate protective gloves to prevent skin exposure. Clothing: Wear appropriate protective clothing to prevent skin exposure.
[Respirators]

A respiratory protection program that meets OSHA's 29 CFR 1910.134 and ANSI Z88.2 requirements or European Standard EN 149 must be followed whenever workplace conditions warrant a respirator's use.
[Exposure limit(s)]

OSHA Permissible Exposure Limit (PEL): 15 mg/m3 total dust, 5 mg/m3 respirable fraction for nuisance dusts.
[Poison Class]

4
[Appearance]

White or very slightly yellow needles.
[Solubility in water]

10 g/L
[Melting Point]

82
[Boiling Point]

285
[Vapor Pressure]

0.0019 (25 C)
[Density]

1.056 g/cm3 (20 C)
[pKa/pKb]

7.78 (pKa)
[Partition Coefficient]

1.37
[Heat Of Vaporization]

54.3 kJ/mol
[Heat Of Combustion]

-1850 kJ/mol
[Usage]

Flavoring agent in galenicals, in perfumery, reagent in analytical chemistry, pharmaceutic aid (flavor).
[Vapor Density]

5.2
[Refractive Index]

1.555
[Product Name]

4-Hydroxy-3-methoxybenzaldehyde
[Synonyms]

4-Formyl-2-methoxyphenol
4-Hydroxy-3-methoxybenzaldehyde
p-Hydroxy-m-methoxybenzaldehyde
Rhovanil
Vanillaldehyde
Vanillic aldehyde
[CAS]

"CASEN_121-33-5.htm">121-33-5
[Formula]

C8H8O3
[Molecular Weight]

152.15
[EINECS]

204-465-2
[RTECS]

YW5775000
[RTECS Class]

Mutagen; Reproductive Effector; Natural Product
[Merck]

12,10069
[Beilstein/Gmelin]

472792
[Beilstein Reference]

4-08-00-01763
[Small spills/leaks]

Clean up spills immediately, using the appropriate protective equipment. Sweep up, then place into a suitable container for disposal. Provide ventilation.
[Stability]

Stable under normal temperatures and pressures.
[Incompatibilities]

Strong oxidizing agents, strong bases, light, air, strong reducing agents, moisture, bromine, perchloric acid, potassium t-butoxide, t-chlorobenzene and sodium hydroxide, formic acid and thallium nitrate.
[Decomposition]

Carbon monoxide, irritating and toxic fumes and gases, carbon dioxide.
[HS Code]

2912 41 00