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2-Ethylhexanal, 96%

Catalog No. AAB2347130
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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.
TRUSTED_SUSTAINABILITY

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

Specifications

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
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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
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