Metaphenoxy Benzaldehyde

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Description : METAPHENOXY BENZALDEHYDE is a pesticide intermediate to manufacture synthetic pyrethroid insecticides.

Chemical Name : m-phenoxy benzaldehyde

CAS Registry No. : [39515-51-0]

Structural Formula :


Meta Phenoxy Benzaldehyde – Structural Formula

Physical properties :

a) Appearance: Colourless to light yellow clear liquid free from extraneous impurities.
b) Boiling point: 140°C at 0.1mm Hg
c) Density at 20°C (by Hydrometer): 1.149 to 1.154
d) Freezing point : 13°C
e) Solubility: Soluble in most organic solvents, sparingly soluble in water.
f) Stability: Stable under normal conditions.
g) Reactivity: Reactive in alkaline medium. It should be protected from air as it is susceptible to oxidation.

Specifications :

a) m-phenoxy benzaldehyde: 99% minimum content (by mass GLC)
b) Acidity as Meta Phenoxy: 0.5% maximum Benzoic Acid (by mass)
c) Moisture content: 0.2% maximum

Packing : 225 kg UN approved lacquered MS drums/HMHDPE drums.

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