Isobutyraldehyde, 98%, Thermo Scientific Chemicals

Description

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%
• Linear Formula: (CH₃)₂CHCHO
• Refractive Index: 1.3723
• 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

Product Identifier

• Isobutyraldehyde

Signal Word

• Danger

Hazard Category

• Serious eye damage/eye irritation Category 2
• Flammable liquid Category 2

Hazard Statement

• H225-Highly flammable liquid and vapour.
• H319-Causes serious eye irritation.

Precautionary Statement

• P210-Keep away from heat, hot surfaces, sparks, open flames and other ignition sources. No smoking.
• P240-Ground/bond container and receiving equipment.
• P305+P351+P338-IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing.

Supplemental information

• MIXTURE LIST-Contains : Isobutyraldehyde

RUO – Research Use Only