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Isobutyraldehyde, 98%

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Description

CAS: 78-84-2 | C4H8O | 72.11 g/mol

Isobutyraldehyde is used as an intermediate in the preparation of isobutanol, methacrolein, hydroxypivaldehyde and neopentyl glycol. It is actively involved in the Cannizaro reaction. It is also used as an intermediate to prepare pharmaceuticals, agrochemicals, vitamins, antioxidants, rubber accelerators, textile auxiliaries, perfumery and flavors.

This Thermo Scientific Chemicals brand product was originally part of the Alfa Aesar product portfolio. Some documentation and label information may refer to the legacy brand. The original Alfa Aesar product / item code or SKU reference has not changed as a part of the brand transition to Thermo Scientific Chemicals.

Applications
Isobutyraldehyde is used as an intermediate in the preparation of isobutanol, methacrolein, hydroxypivaldehyde and neopentyl glycol. It is actively involved in the Cannizaro reaction. It is also used as an intermediate to prepare pharmaceuticals, agrochemicals, vitamins, antioxidants, rubber accelerators, textile auxiliaries, perfumery and flavors.

Solubility
Slightly miscible with water.

Notes
Air sensitive. Store in a cool place. Incompatible with oxidizing agents, strong acids, strong bases and strong reducing agents.

Chemical Identifiers

CAS 78-84-2
Molecular Formula C4H8O
Molecular Weight (g/mol) 72.11
MDL Number MFCD00006980
InChI Key AMIMRNSIRUDHCM-UHFFFAOYSA-N
Synonym isobutyraldehyde, isobutanal, isobutylaldehyde, propanal, 2-methyl, 2-methylpropionaldehyde, isobutyric aldehyde, valine aldehyde, isopropylaldehyde, 2-methyl-1-propanal, isobutaldehyde
PubChem CID 6561
ChEBI CHEBI:48943
IUPAC Name 2-methylpropanal
SMILES CC(C)C=O

Specifications

Melting Point °C to 65°C
Density 0.794
Boiling Point 63°C to 65°C
Flash Point -24°C (-11°F)
Assay Percent Range 98%
Refractive Index 1.3723
Linear Formula (CH3)2CHCHO
Quantity 500 mL
UN Number UN2045
Beilstein 605330
Sensitivity Air sensitive
Merck Index 14,5154
Solubility Information Slightly miscible with water.
Formula Weight 72.11
Percent Purity 98%
Physical Form Liquid
Chemical Name or Material Isobutyraldehyde
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Safety and Handling

Hazard Category H225-H302-H319-H341
Hazard Statement GHS H Statement
H225-H319-H335
Precautionary Statement P201-P202-P210-P233-P240-P243-P264b-P270-P280-P301+P312-P305+P351+P338-P308+P313-P330-P372-P374-P380-P501c
DOTInformation Transport Hazard Class: 3; Packing Group: II; Proper Shipping Name: ISOBUTYRALDEHYDE
EINECSNumber 201-149-6
RTECSNumber NQ4025000
TSCA Yes
storageNote1 Air Sensitive
Recommended Storage Keep cold; Store under Argon

RUO – Research Use Only