Phthalaldehyde
Chemical Structure
Product name: Phthalaldehyde
O-phthalaldehyde; 1,2-phthalaldehyde; Molecular formula: C10H15NO
Molecular formula: C8H6O2
Molecular weight: 134.13200
Numbering System
CAS accession number: 643-79-8
EINECS accession number: 211-402-2
Physical Data
Appearance and properties: light yellow crystalline powder
Density: 1.13g/cm3
Melting point: 55-58°C
Boiling point: 83-84°C (0.7501mmHg)
Flash point: >230°F
Refractive index: 1.622
Storage conditions: 2-8ºC
HS code: 2912299000
Dangerous goods transport code: UN2923 8/PG 2
Use
Analytical reagents in the chemical field: as an amine alkaloid reagent, it is used to determine primary amine and peptide bond decomposition products by fluorescence method. 2. Organic synthesis: also a pharmaceutical intermediate. 3. Fluorescent reagent, used for pre-column HPLC separation of amino acid derivatives and flow cytometry to measure the thiol group of protein.
