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W341304

Sigma-Aldrich

2-Methylpentanal

≥97%

Synonym(s):

2-Methylvaleraldehyde

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About This Item

Linear Formula:
CH3CH2CH2CH(CH3)CHO
CAS Number:
Molecular Weight:
100.16
FEMA Number:
3413
Beilstein:
1739423
EC Number:
Council of Europe no.:
706
MDL number:
UNSPSC Code:
12164502
PubChem Substance ID:
Flavis number:
5.069

biological source

synthetic

vapor density

3.45 (vs air)

Assay

≥97%

autoignition temp.

390 °F

refractive index

n20/D 1.401 (lit.)

bp

119-120 °C (lit.)

density

0.808 g/mL at 25 °C (lit.)

application(s)

flavors and fragrances

Organoleptic

ethereal; earthy; fruity

SMILES string

CCCC(C)C=O

InChI

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

InChI key

FTZILAQGHINQQR-UHFFFAOYSA-N

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Signal Word

Danger

Hazard Statements

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)

60.8 °F - closed cup

Flash Point(C)

16 °C - closed cup

Personal Protective Equipment

dust mask type N95 (US), Eyeshields, Gloves

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