Isobutyraldehyde, 98%, Thermo Scientific Chemicals

Product Code	Brand	Quantity
11410033	Thermo Scientific Alfa Aesar A12106.AP	500 mL
11420033	Thermo Scientific Alfa Aesar A12106.0F	2500 mL

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.

Chemical Identifiers

• CAS: 78-84-2
• Molecular Weight (g/mol): 72.11
• InChI Key: AMIMRNSIRUDHCM-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• PubChem CID: 6561
• IUPAC Name: 2-methylpropanal

• Molecular Formula: C4H8O
• MDL Number: MFCD00006980
• Synonym: isobutyraldehyde, isobutanal, isobutylaldehyde, propanal, 2-methyl, 2-methylpropionaldehyde, isobutyric aldehyde, valine aldehyde, isopropylaldehyde, 2-methyl-1-propanal, isobutaldehyde
• ChEBI: CHEBI:48943
• SMILES: CC(C)C=O

Specifications

• CAS: 78-84-2
• Density: 0.794
• Flash Point: -24°C (-11°F)
• Molecular Formula: C4H8O
• Refractive Index: 1.3723
• UN Number: UN2045
• Sensitivity: Air sensitive
• Synonym: isobutyraldehyde, isobutanal, isobutylaldehyde, propanal, 2-methyl, 2-methylpropionaldehyde, isobutyric aldehyde, valine aldehyde, isopropylaldehyde, 2-methyl-1-propanal, isobutaldehyde
• InChI Key: AMIMRNSIRUDHCM-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• IUPAC Name: 2-methylpropanal
• PubChem CID: 6561
• Formula Weight: 72.11
• Physical Form: Liquid

• Melting Point: °C to 65°C
• Boiling Point: 63°C to 65°C
• Assay Percent Range: 98%
• Linear Formula: (CH₃)₂CHCHO
• MDL Number: MFCD00006980
• Beilstein: 605330
• Merck Index: 14,5154
• Solubility Information: Slightly miscible with water.
• SMILES: CC(C)C=O
• Molecular Weight (g/mol): 72.11
• ChEBI: CHEBI:48943
• Percent Purity: 98%
• Chemical Name or Material: Isobutyraldehyde

Safety and Handling

GHS H Statement
H225-H319-H335

P201-P202-P210-P233-P240-P243-P264b-P270-P280-P301+P312-P305+P351+P338-P308+P313-P330-P372-P374-P380-P501c

H225-H302-H319-H341

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missing translation for 'tsca' : Yes

missing translation for 'storageNote' : Air Sensitive

Recommended Storage : Keep cold; Store under Argon

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