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Sigma-Aldrich

2-Ethylbutyraldehyde

≥92%

Synonym(s):

2-Ethylbutanal

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Linear Formula:
(C2H5)2CHCHO
CAS Number:
97-96-1
Molecular Weight:
100.16
Beilstein:
1209330
EC Number:
202-623-5
MDL number:
MFCD00006985
UNSPSC Code:
12352100
PubChem Substance ID:
24846958
NACRES:
NA.22

Assay

≥92%

refractive index

n20/D 1.402 (lit.)

bp

117 °C (lit.)

density

0.814 g/mL at 25 °C (lit.)

functional group

aldehyde

SMILES string

CCC(CC)C=O

InChI

1S/C6H12O/c1-3-6(4-2)5-7/h5-6H,3-4H2,1-2H3

InChI key

UNNGUFMVYQJGTD-UHFFFAOYSA-N

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General description

2-Ethylbutyraldehyde reacts with cyclohexanecarbaldehyde to form homoallylic alcohols.

Application

2-Ethylbutyraldehyde has been used in the preparation of aldoximes using aqueous hydroxylamine.

Pictograms

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GHS02,GHS07

Signal Word

Danger

Hazard Statements

H225,H315,H319,H335

Hazard Classifications

Eye Irrit. 2 - Flam. Liq. 2 - Skin Irrit. 2 - STOT SE 3

Target Organs

Respiratory system

Storage Class Code

3 - Flammable liquids

WGK

WGK 1

Flash Point(F)

69.8 °F - closed cup

Flash Point(C)

21 °C - closed cup

Personal Protective Equipment

dust mask type N95 (US), Eyeshields, Gloves

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