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111452 Phthaldialdehyde

Phthaldialdehyde for fluorometry. CAS 643-79-8, EC Number 211-402-2, chemical formula C₆H₄-1,2-(CHO)₂.

Phthaldialdehyde MSDS (material safety data sheet) or SDS, CoA and CoQ, dossiers, brochures and other available documents.

Synonyms: OPA

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Key Spec Table

CAS #Empirical Formula
643-79-8C₈H₆O₂

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Catalogue NumberPackaging Qty/Pack
1.11452.0005 Glass bottle 5 g
1.11452.0050 Glass bottle 50 g
Description
Catalogue Number111452
SynonymsOPA
DescriptionPhthaldialdehyde
References
Product Information
CAS number643-79-8
EC number211-402-2
Hill FormulaC₈H₆O₂
Chemical formulaC₆H₄(CHO)₂
Molar Mass134.13 g/mol
HS Code2912 29 90
Structure formula ImageStructure formula Image
Quality LevelMQ100
Applications
ApplicationPhthaldialdehyde for fluorometry. CAS 643-79-8, EC Number 211-402-2, chemical formula C₆H₄-1,2-(CHO)₂.
Biological Information
Physicochemical Information
Boiling point83 - 84 °C (1 hPa)
Density1.13 g/cm3 (20 °C)
Flash point132 °C
Ignition temperature480 °C
Melting Point55 - 56 °C
pH value7 (53 g/l, H₂O, 20 °C)
Vapor pressure0.33 Pa (20 °C)
Bulk density530 kg/m3
Solubility53 g/l
Dimensions
Materials Information
Toxicological Information
LD 50 oralLD50 Rat 178 mg/kg
LD 50 dermalLD50 Rat > 2000 mg/kg
Safety Information according to GHS
Hazard Pictogram(s) Hazard Pictogram(s)
Hazard Pictogram(s)
Hazard Pictogram(s)
Hazard Statement(s)H301: Toxic if swallowed.
H314: Causes severe skin burns and eye damage.
H317: May cause an allergic skin reaction.
H335: May cause respiratory irritation.
H410: Very toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects.
Precautionary Statement(s)P260: Do not breathe dust.
P273: Avoid release to the environment.
P280: Wear protective gloves/ protective clothing/ eye protection/ face protection/ hearing protection.
P303 + P361 + P353: IF ON SKIN (or hair): Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water.
P304 + P340 + P310: IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing. Immediately call a POISON CENTER/doctor.
P305 + P351 + P338: IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing.
Signal WordDanger
RTECSTH6950000
Storage class6.1A Combustible, acute toxic Cat. 1 and 2 / very toxic hazardous materials
WGKWGK 3 highly hazardous to water
Disposal9
Carcinogenic compounds and flammable compounds labelled "Highly toxic" or "Toxic": container F. Alkyl sulfates are carcinogenic; Take particular care to avoid inhalation and skin contact. To neutralize alkyl sulfates, add dropwise (from a dropping funnel) to concentrated ice-cool Ammonia solution (Cat.No. 105426) with vigorous stirring. Before placing in container D, check the pH with pH Universal indicator strips (Cat.No. 109535).
Safety Information
Categories of dangertoxic, corrosive, sensitizing, dangerous for the environment
Product Usage Statements
Storage and Shipping Information
StorageStore below +15°C.
Packaging Information
Transport Information
Declaration (railroad and road) ADR, RIDUN 2923 , 8 (6.1), II
Declaration (transport by air) IATA-DGRUN 2923 , 8 (6.1), II
Declaration (transport by sea) IMDG-CodeUN 2923 , 8 (6.1), II
Supplemental Information
Specifications
Purity (GC)≥ 99 %
Identity (IR)conforms
Melting point54 - 58 °C
Fluorescence (340 nm, 0,8 g/l, ethanol, as quinine)≤ 2 ppb
Phthalic acid (TLC)≤ 0.5 %
Nitrogen compounds (as N)≤ 0.05 %
Global Trade Item Number
Catalogue Number GTIN
1.11452.0005 04022536132846
1.11452.0050 04022536132853