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Propionaldehyde, 97%

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CAS: 123-38-6 | C3H6O | 58.08 g/mol

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.

Applications
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.

Solubility
Fully miscible in water.

Notes
Air sensitive. Incompatible with oxidizing agents and heat.
TRUSTED_SUSTAINABILITY

Chemical Identifiers

CAS 123-38-6
Molecular Formula C3H6O
Molecular Weight (g/mol) 58.08
MDL Number MFCD00007020
InChI Key NBBJYMSMWIIQGU-UHFFFAOYSA-N
Synonym propionaldehyde, propanaldehyde, propaldehyde, propional, propionic aldehyde, n-propanal, methylacetaldehyde, propylaldehyde, propylic aldehyde, aldehyde propionique
PubChem CID 527
ChEBI CHEBI:17153
IUPAC Name propanal
SMILES CCC=O

Specifications

Melting Point -81°C
Density 0.81
Boiling Point 47°C to 49°C
Flash Point −40°C (−40°F)
Odor Pungent
Refractive Index 1.362
Quantity 500 mL
UN Number UN1275
Beilstein 506010
Sensitivity Air sensitive
Merck Index 14,7823
Solubility Information Fully miscible in water.
Formula Weight 58.08
Percent Purity 97%
Chemical Name or Material Propionaldehyde
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Safety and Handling

Hazard Category H225-H302+H332-H315-H318-H335
Hazard Statement GHS H Statement
H225-H315-H319-H335
Highly flammable liquid and vapour.
Causes skin irritation.
Causes serious eye irritation.
May cause respiratory irritation.
Precautionary Statement 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
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
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