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Organic Chemicals

Iso-BUTYRALDEHYDE

RA001633 CAS 78-84-2 For Synthesis

Identity

Product code
RA001633
CAS number
78-84-2
Grade
For Synthesis
Purity
99%
Molecular formula
C4H8O
Molecular weight
72.10

Classification

Applications
Organic Synthesis

Technical Data

Properties

PropertyValueUnit
Physical state at 20 °C Liquid —
Density [g/cm3] 0.79 g/cm3 g/cm3
Solubility in water [% weight] 75 g/L g/L
Partition coefficient Log Pow octanol / water at 20°C 0.77 —
Explosion limits - upper [%] 11 % %
Explosion limits -lower [%] 1.60 % %
Colour Clear Colorless —
Odour Stench pungent odour —
Melting point/ Freezing point [°C] -65 °C °C
Auto-ignition temperature [°C] 190 °C °C
Flammability (solid, gas) Flammable —
Flash point [°C] -19 °C °C
Boiling point [°C] 63 °C °C
Vapour density 2.5 —

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

Specifications

ParameterSpecificationUnit Method
Appearance A clear colourless liquid — —
Purity Min 99 % % GC
Density (d20°C/4°C) 0.788 - 0.790 — —
Identity Passes test — IR

Packaging

Pack size SKU
25 L RA001633-PK-25L
500 mL RA001633-PK-500ML
200 L RA001633-PK-200L
2.5 L RA001633-PK-2.5L