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Organic Chemicals

Butyraldehyde

RA002869 CAS 123-72-8 Extra Pure

Identity

Product code
RA002869
CAS number
123-72-8
Grade
Extra Pure
Purity
99%
Molecular formula
C4H8O
Molecular weight
72.11

Classification

Technical Data

Properties

PropertyValueUnit
Physical state at 20 °C Liquid —
Boiling point [°C] 75 °C °C
Vapour pressure [20°C] 120 hPa hPa
Vapour density 2.49 —
Density [g/cm3] 0.8 g/cm3 g/cm3
Solubility in water [% weight] Soluble —
Partition coefficient Log Pow octanol / water at 20°C 0.79 —
Explosion limits - upper [%] 8 % %
Explosion limits -lower [%] 1.80 % %
Colour Clear Colorless —
Odour Aldehyde like —
pH value 6 - 7 —
Melting point/ Freezing point [°C] -96 °C °C
Critical temperature [°C] 251 °C °C
Auto-ignition temperature [°C] 230 °C °C
Flammability (solid, gas) Flammable —
Flash point [°C] -5 °C °C

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

Specifications

ParameterSpecificationUnit Method
Appearance Clear colorless liquid — —
Purity Min 99 % % GC
Density (d20°C/4°C) 0.802 - 0.804 — —

Packaging

Pack size SKU
25 L RA002869-PK-25L
500 mL RA002869-PK-500ML
1 L RA002869-PK-1L
200 L RA002869-PK-200L
2.5 L RA002869-PK-2.5L