Chemical Properties
clear yellow to brownish liquid
Uses
m-Tolualdehyde is an aromatic aldehyde used as a fragrance agent in food and cosmetics. 3-Methylbenzaldehyde is also used as a reagent in the preparation of a wide range of pharmaceutical compou nds such as anti-inflammatory agents.
Uses
m-Tolualdehyde is used as a fragrance agent in food and cosmetics. It is also used as a reagent in the preparation of a wide range of pharmaceutical compounds such as anti-inflammatory agents.
Definition
ChEBI: A tolualdehyde compound with the methyl substituent at the 3-position.
Toxics Screening Level
The initial threshold screening level (ITSL) for m-tolualdehyde is 440 μg/m3 based on an annual averaging time.