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Atomfair 5-Formylsalicylic acid C8H6O4 CAS 616-76-2

5-Formylsalicylic acid (CAS: 616-76-2) is a high-purity organic compound with the molecular formula C8H6O4, widely utilized in pharmaceutical and chemical research. This compound, also known as 5-formyl-2-hydroxybenzoic acid, features a formyl group (-CHO) and a hydroxyl group (-OH) attached to a benzoic acid backbone, making it a versatile intermediate for synthesizing active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and fine chemicals. Our product is rigorously tested to ensure ≥98% purity (HPLC) and is supplied as a fine, off-white to light yellow crystalline powder. Ideal for researchers in medicinal chemistry, 5-Formylsalicylic acid is packaged under inert conditions to guarantee stability and shipped with comprehensive…

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Description

5-Formylsalicylic acid (CAS: 616-76-2) is a high-purity organic compound with the molecular formula C8H6O4, widely utilized in pharmaceutical and chemical research. This compound, also known as 5-formyl-2-hydroxybenzoic acid, features a formyl group (-CHO) and a hydroxyl group (-OH) attached to a benzoic acid backbone, making it a versatile intermediate for synthesizing active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and fine chemicals. Our product is rigorously tested to ensure ≥98% purity (HPLC) and is supplied as a fine, off-white to light yellow crystalline powder. Ideal for researchers in medicinal chemistry, 5-Formylsalicylic acid is packaged under inert conditions to guarantee stability and shipped with comprehensive analytical data (MSDS, NMR, HPLC).

Properties

  • CAS Number: 616-76-2
  • Complexity: 189
  • IUPAC Name: 5-formyl-2-hydroxy-benzoic acid
  • InChI: InChI=1S/C8H6O4/c9-4-5-1-2-7(10)6(3-5)8(11)12/h1-4,10H,(H,11,12)
  • InChI Key: UTCFOFWMEPQCSR-UHFFFAOYSA-N
  • Exact Mass: 166.02660867
  • Molecular Formula: C8H6O4
  • Molecular Weight: 166.13
  • SMILES: C1=CC(=C(C=C1C=O)C(=O)O)O
  • Topological: 74.6
  • Monoisotopic Mass: 166.02660867
  • Synonyms: 5-Formylsalicylic acid, 616-76-2, 5-Formyl-2-hydroxybenzoic acid, 2-Hydroxy-5-formylbenzoic acid, Benzoic acid, 5-formyl-2-hydroxy-, 3-carboxy-4-hydroxybenzaldehyde, EINECS 210-492-0, NSC-15046, NSC-16527, 23V3W745T8, 5-F-SA, UTCFOFWMEPQCSR-UHFFFAOYSA-, CHEBI:137371, DTXSID60210608, 5-methanoyl-2-oxidanylbenzoic acid, NSC 15046, NSC 16527, DTXCID50133099, 210-492-0, inchi=1/c8h6o4/c9-4-5-1-2-7(10)6(3-5)8(11)12/h1-4,10h,(h,11,12), utcfofwmepqcsr-uhfffaoysa-n, 5-formylsalicylic acide, MFCD00006945, CHEMBL229240, 5-formyl-2-hydroxy-benzoic acid, 5-formyl salicylic acid, 5-Formyl-2-hydroxybenzoicacid, SCHEMBL130917, 5-Formylsalicylic acid, 95%, UNII-23V3W745T8, 5-Formyl-2-hydroxybenzoic acid #, ALBB-018293, NSC15046, NSC16527, STR05376, BDBM50219496, SBB065186, AKOS002385546, AC-2904, FF35041, SY003307, HY-163122, CS-0014013, CS-0925946, F0400, NS00034762, ST50824884, EN300-133609, 5-Formylsalicylic acid, purum, >=95.0% (T), Z1255430994

Application

5-Formylsalicylic acid serves as a key building block in the synthesis of nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) and other bioactive molecules. It is employed in the development of novel Schiff base ligands for metal coordination chemistry and catalysis. Researchers also utilize this compound in the preparation of fluorescent probes and polymer precursors due to its reactive aldehyde and carboxylic acid functional groups.

Safety and Hazards

GHS Hazard Statements

  • H302 (20%): Harmful if swallowed [Warning Acute toxicity, oral]
  • H315 (100%): Causes skin irritation [Warning Skin corrosion/irritation]
  • H317 (20%): May cause an allergic skin reaction [Warning Sensitization, Skin]
  • H319 (100%): Causes serious eye irritation [Warning Serious eye damage/eye irritation]
  • H335 (60%): May cause respiratory irritation [Warning Specific target organ toxicity, single exposure; Respiratory tract irritation]

Precautionary Statements

  • P261, P264, P264+P265, P270, P271, P272, P280, P301+P317, P302+P352, P304+P340, P305+P351+P338, P319, P321, P330, P332+P317, P333+P317, P337+P317, P362+P364, P403+P233, P405, and P501

Hazard Classes and Categories

  • Acute Tox. 4 (20%)
  • Skin Irrit. 2 (100%)
  • Skin Sens. 1 (20%)
  • Eye Irrit. 2 (100%)
  • STOT SE 3 (60%)

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