2-Ethylhexanal, 96%, Thermo Scientific Chemicals

Description

CAS: 123-05-7 | C8H16O | 128.215 g/mol

2-Ethylhexanal is used as an intermediate for chemical synthesis and in the production of pharmaceuticals and odorous substances.  

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
2-Ethylhexanal is used as an intermediate for chemical synthesis & in the production of disinfectants, pharmaceuticals and odorous substances.  

Solubility
Slightly soluble in water.

Notes
Air sensitive. Store in a cool, dry conditions, in well sealed conditions. Store away from oxidizing agents.

Specifications

Chemical Identifiers

• CAS: 123-05-7
• Molecular Formula: C8H16O
• Molecular Weight (g/mol): 128.215
• MDL Number: MFCD00006987
• InChI Key: LGYNIFWIKSEESD-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• Synonym: hexanal, 2-ethyl, 2-ethylhexaldehyde, 2-ethylhexylaldehyde, 3-formylheptane, 2-ethylcaproaldehyde, butylethylacetaldehyde, ethylbutylacetaldehyde, ethylhexaldehyde, alpha-ethylcaproaldehyde, butyl ethyl acetaldehyde
• PubChem CID: 31241
• IUPAC Name: 2-ethylhexanal
• SMILES: CCCCC(CC)C=O

• Melting Point: <-100°C
• Density: 0.819
• Boiling Point: 163°C
• Flash Point: 50°C (122°F)
• Refractive Index: 1.4155
• Quantity: 250 g
• UN Number: UN1989
• Beilstein: 1700556
• Sensitivity: Air Sensitive
• Solubility Information: Slightly soluble in water.
• Formula Weight: 128.21
• Percent Purity: 97%
• Chemical Name or Material: 2-Ethylhexanal

Safety and Handling

Hazard Category	H226-H317-H361
Hazard Statement	GHS H Statement H226-H315-H319-H335 Flammable liquid and vapour. Causes skin irritation. Causes serious eye irritation. May cause respiratory irritation.
Precautionary Statement	P201-P202-P210-P233-P240-P241-P242-P243-P261-P272-P280g-P281-P303+P361+P353-P308+P313-P333+P313-P363-P370+P378q-P501c
DOTInformation	Transport Hazard Class: 3; Packing Group: III; Proper Shipping Name: ALDEHYDES, N.O.S.
EINECSNumber	204-596-5
RTECSNumber	MN7525000
TSCA	Yes
Recommended Storage	Ambient temperatures

SDS

RUO – Research Use Only