white to light yellow powder
An intermediate in the synthesis of substituted (2,6-dichlorobenzylideneamino)guanidines and some hydrazone derivatives of C-cyanoformamidrazone. It showed antihypertensive activity.
Yellowish flakes or fine off-white powder. Pungent odor.
Sensitive to air, moisture and light. Insoluble in water.
2,6-Dichlorobenzaldehyde is incompatible with strong oxidizers and strong bases. 2,6-Dichlorobenzaldehyde may also be incompatible with iron.
2,6-Dichlorobenzaldehyde is combustible.
Crystallise the aldehyde from EtOH/H2O or pet ether (b 30-60o). [Beilstein 7 IV 576.]
