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RA001465 CAS 98-01-1 For Synthesis

Identity

Product code
RA001465
CAS number
98-01-1
Grade
For Synthesis
Purity
98%
Molecular formula
C5H4O2
Molecular weight
96.09

Classification

Applications
Organic Synthesis

Technical Data

Properties

PropertyValueUnit
Physical state at 20 °C Liquid —
Density [g/cm3] 1.16 g/cm3 g/cm3
Solubility in water [% weight] Soluble —
Partition coefficient Log Pow octanol / water at 20°C 0.41 —
Explosion limits - upper [%] 19.30 % %
Explosion limits -lower [%] 2.10 % %
Colour Colorless to brown —
Odour Almond odor —
Melting point/ Freezing point [°C] -36 °C °C
Auto-ignition temperature [°C] 316 °C °C
Flash point [°C] 60 °C °C
Boiling point [°C] 162 °C °C
Vapour pressure [20°C] 2.3 hPa hPa
Vapour density 3.32 —

These are recorded catalogue property values. Product specification limits, where available, are listed under Specifications.

Specifications

ParameterSpecificationUnit Method
Appearance *Colorless to brownish oily liquid — —
Purity Min 98 % % GC
Density (d20°C/4°C) 1.158 - 1.160 — —

2 grades of this substance are listed. Each grade is a separate product with its own specifications, pack sizes and documents.

Packaging

Pack size SKU
25 L RA001465-PK-25L
500 mL RA001465-PK-500ML
2.5 L RA001465-PK-2.5L