Butyraldehyde


Synonym:  Butanal
Linear Formula:  C4H8O
Molecular Weight:  72.11g/mol
CAS Number: 123-72-8

Properties

Vapour pressure 90 mmHg ( 20 ℃)
Water Solubility Soluble
Autoignition temp. 390 ℉
Explosion limit 12.5 %
Refractive index n20/D 1.380 (lit.)
B pt. 75 ℃ (lit.)
M pt. 96 ℃(lit.)
Density 0.8 g/mL at 25 ℃ (lit.)

Safety Information

Hazard Statement(s) H225 - H319
Precautionary Statement  P210 - P305 + P351 + P338
Symbol
Signal word Danger
HS Code 2912190090
Flash point -7℃
Storage Temp. 0-10℃
Storage Class 3
Packaging Glass Bottle
UN Number 1129

Description

Recommended products
Cadmium Carbonate 97%

Application
Butyraldehyde may be used in the preparation of dimeric Schiff base via reaction with aniline.

Purpose
For R&D use onlynot for drug household or other uses.

General Description
Butyraldehyde also known as butanal is an organic compound with the formula CH3(CH2)2CHO. This compound is the aldehyde derivative of butane. It is a colourless flammable liquid with an acrid smell. It is miscible with most organic solvents.