2-Methoxybenzaldehyde

2-Methoxybenzaldehyde is an organic compound with the formula CH3OC6H4CHO. The molecule consists of a benzene ring with formyl and a methoxy groups on adjacent positions. It is a colorless solid with a pleasant aroma. The related isomer 4-anisaldehyde is a better known, being a commercial flavorant. 2-Anisaldehyde is prepared commercially by formylation of anisole.[1]

2-Methoxybenzaldehyde
Names
Other names
  • o-Anisaldehyde
  • ortho-Anisaldehyde
Identifiers
3D model (JSmol)
ChEMBL
ChemSpider
ECHA InfoCard 100.004.702
EC Number
  • 205-171-7
UNII
Properties
C8H8O2
Molar mass 136.150 g·mol−1
Appearance colorless liquid
Density 1.127 g/cm3
Melting point 34–40 °C (93–104 °F; 307–313 K)
Boiling point 268 °C (514 °F; 541 K)
Hazards
GHS pictograms
GHS Signal word Warning
H315, H319, H335
P261, P264, P271, P280, P302+352, P304+340, P305+351+338, P312, P321, P332+313, P337+313, P362, P403+233, P405, P501
Except where otherwise noted, data are given for materials in their standard state (at 25 °C [77 °F], 100 kPa).
Infobox references

References

  1. A. J. Sisti (1964). "o-Anisaldehyde". Org. Synth. 44: 4. doi:10.15227/orgsyn.044.0004.
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