mole.gif (1741 bytes)Metaphenoxy Benzaldehyde

PRODUCT SPECIFICATION

Metaphenoxy Benzladehyde is an important intermdiate used for the manufacture of the few mos commonly used Synthetic Pyrethroid based insecticides liked Fenvalerate, Cypermethrin and its various stereo isomers, Cyphenothrin, Cyhalothrin, Permethrin, etc.
It has the following Physical and Chemical properties:
Appearance                        :     It is white to pale yellow clear free flowing liquid.
Synonyms                          :     i)  Metaphenoxybenzaldehyde
                                               ii)  3-phenoxy benzaldehyde
                                               iii)  MPB
Chemical Family                  :     Aromatic ethers and aldehydes.
Molecular Formula                :     C13H10O2.
Molecular Weight                  :     198.
Boiling Point                         :     110-112°C at 0.2mm Hg
Flash Point                           :     More than 112°C (close-cup)
Solubility in organic               :     It is pratically insoluble in water and
                                                 in common solvents like acetone,
                                                 benzene, alcohol, etc.
Odour                                  :     Mild aromatic aldehydic odour.
Toxicity                                :     LD50(Oral, rat) - 1500 mg/kg

THE PRODUCT HAS THE FOLLOWING SPECIFICATIONS:

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TESTS

SPECIFICATION

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 Description White to pale yellow clear liquid free from any extraneous matter

2

 Purity min.(By G.C.) 99% Max

3

 Acidity as m-phenoxy benzonic acid, maximum 0.5% Max

4

 Moisture Content, maximum 1.2% Max.