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1347880

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Isobutyraldehyde

United States Pharmacopeia (USP) Reference Standard

Synonym(s):

2-Methylpropanal, 2-Methylpropionaldehyde

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About This Item

Linear Formula:
(CH3)2CHCHO
CAS Number:
Molecular Weight:
72.11
Beilstein:
605330
MDL number:
UNSPSC Code:
41116107
NACRES:
NA.24
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vapor density

2.5 (vs air)

vapor pressure

66 mmHg ( 4.4 °C)

autoignition temp.

384 °F

expl. lim.

10 %, 25 °F
2 %, 32 °F

manufacturer/tradename

USP

refractive index

n20/D 1.374 (lit.)

bp

63 °C (lit.)

mp

−65 °C (lit.)

density

0.79 g/mL at 25 °C (lit.)

application(s)

pharmaceutical
pharmaceutical (small molecule)

SMILES string

[H]C(=O)C(C)C

InChI

1S/C4H8O/c1-4(2)3-5/h3-4H,1-2H3

InChI key

AMIMRNSIRUDHCM-UHFFFAOYSA-N

General description

This product is provided as delivered and specified by the issuing Pharmacopoeia. All information provided in support of this product, including SDS and any product information leaflets have been developed and issued under the Authority of the issuing Pharmacopoeia.
For further information and support please go to the website of the issuing Pharmacopoeia.

Application

Isobutyraldehyde USP reference standard, intended for use in specified quality tests and assays as specified in the USP compendia. Also, for use with USP monograph such as Isobutyl Alcohol

Analysis Note

These products are for test and assay use only. They are not meant for administration to humans or animals and cannot be used to diagnose, treat, or cure diseases of any kind.  ​

Other Notes

Sales restrictions may apply.


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Signal Word

Danger

Hazard Statements

Hazard Classifications

Eye Irrit. 2 - Flam. Liq. 2

Storage Class Code

3 - Flammable liquids

WGK

WGK 1

Flash Point(F)

-11.2 °F - closed cup

Flash Point(C)

-24 °C - closed cup



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