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Butyraldehyde, 98+%
Description
Butyraldehyde is used as an intermediate in the production of synthetic resins, rubber accelerators, tanning auxiliaries, perfumes, flavors, plasticizers and high molecular weight polymers. It acts as a chemical intermediate to prepare other chemicals such as 2-ethylhexanol, n-butanol, polyvinyl butyral (PVB), n-butyric acid and pharmaceuticals.
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.
Butyraldehyde is used as an intermediate in the production of synthetic resins, rubber accelerators, tanning auxiliaries, perfumes, flavors, plasticizers and high molecular weight polymers. It acts as a chemical intermediate to prepare other chemicals such as 2-ethylhexanol, n-butanol, polyvinyl butyral (PVB), n-butyric acid and pharmaceuticals.
Solubility
Miscible with water, ethanol, ether, ethyl acetate, acetone and toluene.
Notes
Air sensitive. Store in cool place. Incompatible with oxidizing agents, reducing agents, strong bases and acids.
Specifications
Specifications
| Melting Point | -99°C |
| Density | 0.8 |
| Boiling Point | 75°C to 76°C |
| Flash Point | −11°C (12°F) |
| Odor | Pungent |
| Linear Formula | CH3CH2CH2CHO |
| Refractive Index | 1.38 |
| Quantity | 2500 mL |
| UN Number | UN1129 |
| Beilstein | 506061 |
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