Butyraldehyde PurTech Standard for GC [Includes all characterization data]

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

Properties

Vapour pressure 90 mmHg ( 20 °C)
Water Solubility 50 g/l at 20 °C
Autoignition temp. 390 °F
Explosion limit 12.5 %
Assay Purity >=99%
Refractive index n20/D 1.380 (lit.)
B pt. 75 °C (lit.)
M pt. -96 °C (lit.)
Density 0.810 g/cm³
Form Liquid

Safety Information

Hazard Statement(s) H225-H319
Precautionary Statement  P210 - P233 - P240 - P241 - P242 - P305 + P351 + P338
GHS Pictogram
Signal word Danger
HS Code 29121990
Flash point -11 °C
Storage Temp. 2-8°C
Storage Class 3 - Flammable liquids
UN Number 1129

Description

Application
Used in the manufacture of plasticizers synthetic resins rubber chemicals solvents pharmaceuticals and specialty chemicals. It is also a key raw material for producing butanol and 2-ethylhexanol.

Purpose
Serves primarily as a chemical intermediate for producing various industrial chemicals that enhance the performance of plastics coatings adhesives and other chemical products.

General Description
Butyraldehyde is a colorless. Flammable liquid aldehyde with a strong. Pungent odor. It is an important intermediate chemical used in organic synthesis.