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Acetaldehyde

United States Pharmacopeia (USP) Reference Standard

Synonym(s):

Ethanal

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Linear Formula:
CH3CHO
CAS Number:
75-07-0
Molecular Weight:
44.05
NACRES:
NA.24
UNSPSC Code:
41116107
Beilstein/REAXYS Number:
505984
MDL number:
MFCD00006991

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Product Name

Acetaldehyde, United States Pharmacopeia (USP) Reference Standard

SMILES string

CC=O

InChI key

IKHGUXGNUITLKF-UHFFFAOYSA-N

InChI

1S/C2H4O/c1-2-3/h2H,1H3

vapor density

1.52 (vs air)

vapor pressure

14.63 psi ( 20 °C)

API family

acetaldehyde

form

liquid

autoignition temp.

365 °F

expl. lim.

60 %

manufacturer/tradename

USP

refractive index

n20/D 1.332 (lit.)

bp

21 °C (lit.)

mp

−125 °C (lit.)

density

0.785 g/mL at 25 °C (lit.)

application(s)

pharmaceutical

storage temp.

2-8°C

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Analysis Note

These products are for test and assay use only. They are not meant for administration to humans or animals and cannot be used to diagnose, treat, or cure diseases of any kind.  ​

Application

Acetaldehyde USP reference standard, intended for use in specified quality tests and assays as specified in the USP compendia.

General description

This product is provided as delivered and specified by the issuing Pharmacopoeia. All information provided in support of this product, including SDS and any product information leaflets have been developed and issued under the Authority of the issuing Pharmacopoeia.For further information and support please go to the website of the issuing Pharmacopoeia.

Other Notes

Sales restrictions may apply.

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Danger

Hazard Classifications

Carc. 1B - Eye Irrit. 2 - Flam. Liq. 1 - Muta. 2 - STOT SE 3

target_organs

Respiratory system

Storage Class

3 - Flammable liquids

wgk

WGK 3

flash_point_f

-40.0 °F

flash_point_c

-40 °C

Regulatory Information

危险化学品
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