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Propionaldehyde, 97%, Thermo Scientific Chemicals
Supplier: Thermo Scientific Chemicals A161460J
Description
Propionaldehyde applications include as an intermediate, in pharmaceuticals, perfumes, plastics and polyols or polyhydric alcohols. It is also used as a precursor to trimethylolethane (CH3C(CH2OH)3) through a condensation reaction with formaldehyde, this triol is an important intermediate in the production of alkyd resins. Other applications include reduction to propanol and oxidation to propionic acid. Also used in PEGylated protein purification.
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.
ApplicationsPropionaldehyde applications include as an intermediate, in pharmaceuticals, perfumes, plastics and polyols or polyhydric alcohols. It is also used as a precursor to trimethylolethane (CH3C(CH2OH)3) through a condensation reaction with formaldehyde, this triol is an important intermediate in the production of alkyd resins. Other applications include reduction to propanol and oxidation to propionic acid. Also used in PEGylated protein purification.
Solubility
Fully miscible in water.
Notes
Air sensitive. Incompatible with oxidizing agents and heat.
Specifications
Propionaldehyde | |
-81°C | |
47°C to 49°C | |
Pungent | |
1.362 | |
5000 mL | |
506010 | |
14,7823 | |
Fully miscible in water. | |
CCC=O | |
58.08 | |
CHEBI:17153 | |
97% |
123-38-6 | |
0.81 | |
−40°C (−40°F) | |
C3H6O | |
MFCD00007020 | |
UN1275 | |
Air sensitive | |
propionaldehyde, propanaldehyde, propaldehyde, propional, propionic aldehyde, n-propanal, methylacetaldehyde, propylaldehyde, propylic aldehyde, aldehyde propionique | |
NBBJYMSMWIIQGU-UHFFFAOYSA-N | |
propanal | |
527 | |
58.08 |
Chemical Identifiers
123-38-6 | |
58.08 | |
NBBJYMSMWIIQGU-UHFFFAOYSA-N | |
527 | |
propanal |
C3H6O | |
MFCD00007020 | |
propionaldehyde, propanaldehyde, propaldehyde, propional, propionic aldehyde, n-propanal, methylacetaldehyde, propylaldehyde, propylic aldehyde, aldehyde propionique | |
CHEBI:17153 | |
CCC=O |
Safety and Handling
GHS H Statement
H225-H315-H319-H335
Highly flammable liquid and vapour.
Causes skin irritation.
Causes serious eye irritation.
May cause respiratory irritation.
P210-P233-P235-P240-P241-P242-P243-P261-P264b-P270-P271-P280-P301+P312-P303+P361+P353-P304+P340-P305+P351+P338-P310-P312-P330-P332+P313-P363-P370+P378q-P501c
H225-H302+H332-H315-H318-H335
DOTInformation : Transport Hazard Class: 3; Packing Group: II; Proper Shipping Name: PROPIONALDEHYDE
EINECSNumber : 204-623-0
RTECSNumber : UE0350000
TSCA : Yes
Recommended Storage : Keep cold; Store under Argon
RUO – Research Use Only