3-Cyclohexene-1-carboxaldehyde
Agent Name
3-Cyclohexene-1-carboxaldehyde
Alternative Name
1,2,3,6-Tetrahydrobenzaldehyde
CAS Number
100-50-5
Formula
C7-H10-O
Major Category
Other Classes
Synonyms
1,2,3,6-Tetrahydrobenzaldehyde; 1,2,5,6-Tetrahydrobenzaldehyde; 1-Cyclohexene-4-carboxaldehyde; 1-Formyl-3-cyclohexene; 3-Cyclohexen-1-aldehyde; 4-Formylcyclohexene; Cyclohexene-4-carboxaldehyde; delta1-Tetrahydrobenzaldehyde; 4-Cyclohexene-1-carboxaldehyde; Cyclohex-3-ene-1-carbaldehyde; [ChemIDplus] UN2498
Category
Benzaldehydes
Description
Liquid; [HSDB] Colorless to yellow liquid with an almond-like odor; [MSDSonline]
Sources/Uses
Used as a chemical intermediate (epoxides used in electrical insulator manufacturing) and agent for improving textile water resistance; [HSDB]
Comments
A strong tissue irritant; [HSDB] May cause burns to skin and eyes; [CAMEO] An irritant; May cause burns to eyes; [MSDSonline]
Biomedical References
Exposure Assessment
Vapor Pressure
1.8 mm Hg
Lethal Concentration
LC50 (rat) = 2,000 ppm/4h
Explanatory Notes
Flash point = 57 deg C; [HSDB] VP from ChemIDplus;
NFPA
high ambient temp required
Adverse Effects
Dermatotoxin
Skin burns
Diseases, Processes, and Activities Linked to This Agent
Processes
Industrial Processes with risk of exposure: