para-Tolualdehyde (PTAL)

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para-Tolualdehyde (PTAL) is a colorless, transparent liquid with a cherry-like fragrance. It is widely used as a raw material for perfumes, pigments, resin additives, pharmaceutical and agricultural chemicals, and others.

Abbreviation PTAL / para-Tolualdehyde / p-Tolualdehyde Description/ Applications PTAL is a colorless liquid with a cherry-like scent similar to benzaldehyde. It's broadly used for fragrances, agro-chemicals, pigments, resin additives, and medical applications. Chemical formula:C8H8O Molecular weight: 120.2 Physical Properties Appearance, visual Colorless liquid Purity, wt% 97.7 Color, HAZEN 10 Boiling Point, ℃ 205.9 Melting Point, ℃ -5.6 Vapor Pressure, 25℃, mmHg Not known Acid value, mgKOH/g 0.1 Specific gravity, 16.7℃ 1.0194 Odor Aromatic odor Solubility Soluble in ethanol, ether and toluene Soluble in water 0.27wt%(at 40℃), 0.4wt%(at 80℃) Specifications Container Information Available in 190 Kg steel drums. Precautions for Safe Handling and Use Extinguishing media Small fire: Carbon dioxide Large fire: Water spray or alcohol foam Health safety precautions Avoid contact with eyes, skin and clothing. Avoid breathing vapor. Wash thoroughly the face, the hands after handling. Storage conditions Store in cool and dry place. For specific safety, handling and toxicity information, please refer to the current Material Safety Data Sheet. First Aid If inhaled Remove to fresh air immediately. Call a physician. Skin contact Wash exposed area thoroughly with plenty of soap and water while removing contaminated clothing and shoes. Call a physician. Eye contact Immediately flush eyes with plenty of water enough. Call a physician. If swallwed Induce vomiting if victim is conscious. Call a physician. Never give anything by mouth to an unconscious person. Chemical Registration CAS: 104-87-0 Numbers EINECS: 203-246-9 Product Information Sheet