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8.01555

Butyraldehyde

for synthesis

Synonym(s):

Butyraldehyde, Butanal

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About This Item

Empirical Formula (Hill Notation):
C4H8O
CAS Number:
Molecular Weight:
72.11
UNSPSC Code:
12352114
EC Index Number:
204-646-6
NACRES:
NA.22
MDL number:
Assay:
≥99.0% (GC)
Form:
liquid
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vapor pressure

116 hPa ( 20 °C)

Quality Level

assay

≥99.0% (GC)

form

liquid

autoignition temp.

190 °C

potency

2490 mg/kg LD50, oral (Rat), 2848 mg/kg LD50, skin (Rabbit)

expl. lim.

1.7-11.1 % (v/v)

pH

6-7 (20 °C, 71 g/L in H2O)

bp

75-76 °C/1013 hPa

mp

-99 °C

transition temp

flash point -12 °C

density

0.80 g/cm3 at 20 °C

storage temp.

2-30°C

SMILES string

O=CCCC

InChI

1S/C4H8O/c1-2-3-4-5/h4H,2-3H2,1H3

InChI key

ZTQSAGDEMFDKMZ-UHFFFAOYSA-N

Application

  • Advanced tetra amino (ATA-100) cobalt(II) phthalocyanine-based metallo-covalent organic polymer: Utilizing butyraldehyde in the synthesis of cobalt(II) phthalocyanine-based polymers, this research provides an innovative approach for detecting volatile organic compounds, presenting significant implications for environmental monitoring and safety assessments in various industries (Güney et al., 2023).
  • Catalytic production of bio-renewable butyl butyrate: This review emphasizes the catalytic use of butyraldehyde for producing butyl butyrate, a potential jet fuel blend, highlighting its role in sustainable fuel development and its importance in the biofuel industry (Kushwaha et al., 2022).
  • Detection of aliphatic aldehydes: A pillar[5]arene-based fluorescent supramolecular polymer demonstrates vaporchromic behavior, which is essential for detecting butyraldehyde among other aldehydes. This technology is crucial for enhancing safety protocols in chemical manufacturing environments (Shi et al., 2022).

Analysis Note

Assay (GC, area%): ≥ 99.0 % (a/a)
Density (d 20 °C/ 4 °C): 0.802 - 0.804
Identity (IR): passes test


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Hazard Classifications

Eye Irrit. 2 - Flam. Liq. 2

Storage Class

3 - Flammable liquids

wgk

WGK 1

flash_point_f

50.0 °F - Pensky-Martens closed cup

flash_point_c

< 10 °C - Pensky-Martens closed cup

Regulatory Information

危险化学品

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Global Trade Item Number

SKUGTIN
801555250004022536368177
801555100004022536368160
801555010004022536368153