8.01555

Butyraldehyde

for synthesis

• Synonym(s): Butyraldehyde, Butanal
• Empirical Formula (Hill Notation): C₄H₈O
• CAS Number: 123-72-8
• Molecular Weight: 72.11
• MDL number: MFCD00007023
• UNSPSC Code: 12352114
• EC Index Number: 204-646-6
• NACRES: NA.22

Properties

• vapor pressure: 116 hPa ( 20 °C)
• Quality Level: 200
• Assay: ≥99.0% (GC)
• form: liquid
• autoignition temp.: 190 °C
• potency: 2490 mg/kg LD₅₀, oral (Rat); 2848 mg/kg LD₅₀, skin (Rabbit)
• expl. lim.: 1.7-11.1 % (v/v)
• pH: 6-7 (20 °C, 71 g/L in H₂O)
• bp: 75-76 °C/1013 hPa
• mp: -99 °C
• transition temp: flash point -12 °C
• density: 0.80 g/cm³ at 20 °C
• storage temp.: 2-30°C
• InChI: 1S/C4H8O/c1-2-3-4-5/h4H,2-3H2,1H3
• InChI key: ZTQSAGDEMFDKMZ-UHFFFAOYSA-N

Description

Application

• Advanced tetra amino (ATA-100) cobalt(II) phthalocyanine-based metallo-covalent organic polymer: Utilizing butyraldehyde in the synthesis of cobalt(II) phthalocyanine-based polymers, this research provides an innovative approach for detecting volatile organic compounds, presenting significant implications for environmental monitoring and safety assessments in various industries (Güney et al., 2023).
• Catalytic production of bio-renewable butyl butyrate: This review emphasizes the catalytic use of butyraldehyde for producing butyl butyrate, a potential jet fuel blend, highlighting its role in sustainable fuel development and its importance in the biofuel industry (Kushwaha et al., 2022).
• Detection of aliphatic aldehydes: A pillar[5]arene-based fluorescent supramolecular polymer demonstrates vaporchromic behavior, which is essential for detecting butyraldehyde among other aldehydes. This technology is crucial for enhancing safety protocols in chemical manufacturing environments (Shi et al., 2022).

Analysis Note

Assay (GC, area%): ≥ 99.0 % (a/a)
Density (d 20 °C/ 4 °C): 0.802 - 0.804
Identity (IR): passes test

Safety Information

• Pictograms: GHS02,GHS07
• Signal Word: Danger
• Hazard Statements: H225 - H319
• Precautionary Statements: P210 - P233 - P240 - P241 - P242 - P305 + P351 + P338
• Hazard Classifications: Eye Irrit. 2 - Flam. Liq. 2
• Storage Class Code: 3 - Flammable liquids
• WGK: WGK 1
• Flash Point(F): 50.0 °F - Pensky-Martens closed cup
• Flash Point(C): < 10 °C - Pensky-Martens closed cup