Trimethylacetaldehyde, 95%

Description

CAS: 630-19-3 | C5H10O | 86.13 g/mol

Trimethylacetaldehyde is used as a stereoselective synthesis application. It is also used as a building block used in aldol condensation reactions. It is an important raw material and intermediate used in Organic Synthesis, Pharmaceuticals, Agrochemicals and Dyestuff.

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Applications
Trimethylacetaldehyde is used as a stereoselective synthesis application. It is also used as a building block used in aldol condensation reactions. It is an important raw material and intermediate used in Organic Synthesis, Pharmaceuticals, Agrochemicals and Dyestuff.

Solubility
It is virtually insoluble in water but soluble in chloroform.

Notes
Store in cool place. Keep container tightly closed in a dry and well-ventilated place. Recommended storage temperature: 2 - 8°C. Keep away from oxidizing agents, strong reducing agents.

Specifications

Chemical Identifiers

• CAS: 630-19-3
• Molecular Formula: C5H10O
• Molecular Weight (g/mol): 86.13
• MDL Number: MFCD00006962
• InChI Key: FJJYHTVHBVXEEQ-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• Synonym: trimethylacetaldehyde, pivalaldehyde, pivaldehyde, propanal, 2,2-dimethyl, neopentanal, pivalic aldehyde, 2,2-dimethylpropionaldehyde, unii-ssc20260qw, trimethyl acetaldehyde, trimethylacetaldehyde pivaldehyde
• PubChem CID: 12417
• IUPAC Name: 2,2-dimethylpropanal
• SMILES: CC(C)(C)C=O

• Melting Point: 6°C
• Density: 0.775
• Boiling Point: 74°C to 76°C
• Flash Point: −15°C (5°F)
• Odor: Pleasant
• Refractive Index: 1.3794
• Linear Formula: (CH₃)₃CCHO
• Quantity: 100 g
• UN Number: UN1989
• Beilstein: 506060
• Sensitivity: Air sensitive
• Solubility Information: It is virtually insoluble in water but soluble in chloroform.
• Formula Weight: 86.13
• Percent Purity: 96%
• Chemical Name or Material: Trimethylacetaldehyde

Safety and Handling

Hazard Category	H225-H315-H319-H335
Hazard Statement	GHS H Statement H225 Highly flammable liquid and vapour.
Precautionary Statement	P210-P233-P235-P240-P241-P242-P243-P261-P264b-P271-P280-P303+P361+P353-P304+P340-P305+P351+P338-P312-P332+P313-P363-P370+P378q-P501c
DOTInformation	Transport Hazard Class: 3; Packing Group: II; Proper Shipping Name: ALDEHYDES, N.O.S.
EINECSNumber	211-134-6
TSCA	Yes
Recommended Storage	Keep cold; Store under Nitrogen

SDS

RUO – Research Use Only