Methacrolein, 96%, stab. with hydroquinone

Product Code. 11344798

Brand: Thermo Scientific Alfa Aesar 043124.AC

Description

CAS: 78-85-3 | C4H6O | 70.09 g/mol

Methacrolein is used in the manufacturing of polymers, synthetic resins and plastics. It acts as a raw material of methylmalonic acid, thermoplastic fuel and in the preparation of 2,3-dibromo-2-methyl-propionaldehyde. It is also used to study the effect limonene oxidation products and the terpene oxidation product.

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.

Specifications

Chemical Identifiers

• CAS: 78-85-3
• Molecular Formula: C4H6O
• Molecular Weight (g/mol): 70.09
• MDL Number: MFCD00006974
• InChI Key: STNJBCKSHOAVAJ-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• Synonym: methacrolein, methacrylaldehyde, 2-propenal, 2-methyl, isobutenal, 2-methylacrolein, 2-methylpropenal, 2-methyl-2-propenal, methylacrylaldehyde, 2-methylenepropanal, methacrylic aldehyde
• PubChem CID: 6562
• IUPAC Name: 2-methylprop-2-enal
• SMILES: CC(=C)C=O

• Melting Point: -81°C
• Color: Yellow
• Density: 0.847 g/mL
• Boiling Point: 69°C to 70°C
• Flash Point: −15°C (5°F)
• Odor: Pungent
• Linear Formula: H₂C=C(CH₃)CHO
• Refractive Index: 1.415
• Quantity: 25 mL
• UN Number: UN2396
• Sensitivity: Light sensitive
• Solubility Information: Miscible with water,ethanol and ether.
• Formula Weight: 70.09
• Percent Purity: 96%
• Physical Form: Liquid
• Chemical Name or Material: Methacrolein, Stabilized with hydroquinone

Safety and Handling

SDS

RUO – Research Use Only