Isobutyraldehyde, 98%

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.

Specifications

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

• 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

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

SDS

RUO – Research Use Only