Key Properties

• CP (Commercial Purity) grade suitable for laboratory and industrial applications

• Insoluble in water; miscible with organic solvents like ethanol and ether

• Reactive aldehyde group

• Volatile and flammable

Uses

• Laboratory reagent in organic synthesis

• Flavoring agent in foods (bitter almond flavor)

• Fragrance component in perfumes and cosmetics

• Intermediate in dye and pharmaceutical production

• Research and industrial chemical applications

Storage

• Store in tightly closed container

• Keep in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area

• Protect from heat, sparks, and open flames

• Keep away from oxidizing agents

Safety & Handling (SDS Summary)

• Flammable liquid and vapor

• Harmful if swallowed or inhaled

• Causes skin and eye irritation

• Avoid inhalation of vapors

• Use gloves, lab coat, and eye protection

• Handle in a fume hood or well-ventilated area

• Dispose according to hazardous chemical regulations