Benzaldehyde
C7H6O
Formula:. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C₇H₆O
CAS Registry Number: . . . . . . . . 100-52-7

SPECIFICATION
Characteristic                            Spec range      Unit         Method
Assay                                           99.0 min           wt %        DSM 1407
Toluene                                         0.1 max            wt %        DSM 488
Acidity (as benzoic acid)              0.5 max            wt %        DSM 1955
Chlorine                                         2 max               mg/kg       DSM 1784

PRODUCT INFORMATION
Appearance                       Colorless liquid
Odor                                  Almond-like
Density                             1043 - 1049 g/dm3 (20 °C)
Refractive index                1.544 -1.546 (20 °C)
Solubility (in water)          6.55 g/l (25 °C)
Solidification point            - 26 °C
Packaging                           In bulk and internally coated steel drums
Drum information              Net weight 210 kg, tare weight 18 kg, 59X59X89 cm
Storage                               Under nitrogen
Shelf life                             1 year
Stabilizing agents                None
Additives                            None