Acetaldehyde PurReagent >=99.5%

PurReagent


Linear Formula:  C2H4O
Molecular Weight:  44.05 g/mol
CAS Number: 75-07-0

Properties

Vapour pressure 14.63 psi ( 20 °C)
Water Solubility Miscible
Autoignition temp. 365 °F
Explosion limit 60 %
Assay Purity >=99.5%
Refractive index n20/D 1.332 (lit.)
B pt. 21 °C (lit.)
M pt. -125 °C (lit.)
Density 0.785 g/mL at 25 °C (lit.)
Form Liquid

Safety Information

Hazard Statement(s) H224,H319,H335,H341,H350
Precautionary Statement  P202 - P210 - P233 - P305 + P351 + P338 - P308 + P313 - P403 + P233
GHS Pictogram
Signal word Danger
HS Code 29121200
Storage Temp. 2-8°C
Storage Class 3 - Flammable liquids
UN Number 1089

Description

Application
Intermediate in organic chemical synthesis. Production of acetic acid and other chemicals. Manufacture of perfumes and flavoring agents. Pharmaceutical and dye manufacturing. Resin plastic and rubber industries. Laboratory and analytical chemistry research. Food and beverage fermentation studies.

Purpose
Its main purpose is to act as a chemical intermediate in the production of various industrial chemicals pharmaceuticals fragrances and resins.

General Description
It is a colorless flammable liquid with a strong fruity odor and the chemical formula CH3CHO. Acetaldehyde is an aldehyde naturally formed in small amounts during biological processes and alcohol metabolism. It is highly reactive and widely used in organic synthesis.