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2-Methylbenzaldehyde (C8H8O)

2-Methylbenzaldehyde (C8H8O; CAS 529-20-4) is a practical retrosynthesis target. 2-Methylbenzaldehyde presents a C8 framework, aromatic rings. Open AI route search in one click below.

Target
2-Methylbenzaldehyde
CAS
529-20-4
Formula
C8H8O
Approx. MW
120.15
SMILES
Cc1ccccc1C=O
PubChem CID
10722
Approx. carbons
C8

2-Methylbenzaldehyde structure

Properties

IUPAC name
2-methylbenzaldehyde
Common names
2-Methylbenzaldehyde; O-TOLUALDEHYDE; 529-20-4; 2-Tolualdehyde; 2-Formyltoluene; o-Tolylaldehyde; o-Toluylaldehyde; o-Methylbenzaldehyde; o-Toluic aldehyde; Benzaldehyde, 2-methyl-
Molecular weight
120.15
Exact mass
120.06
InChIKey
BTFQKIATRPGRBS-UHFFFAOYSA-N
Melting point
< 25 °C
Boiling point
392 to 396 °F at 760 mmHg (NTP, 1992)
Density
1.0386 at 66 °F (NTP, 1992) - Denser than water; will sink

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2-Methylbenzaldehyde 1H / 13C NMR spectrum →

FAQ

What is the chemical formula of 2-Methylbenzaldehyde?

2-Methylbenzaldehyde has molecular formula C8H8O. Molecular weight about 120.15 g·mol⁻¹.

What is the CAS number of 2-Methylbenzaldehyde?

The CAS Registry Number for 2-Methylbenzaldehyde is 529-20-4.

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