| Formula / Notation | C4H8O |
|---|---|
| CAS Number | 123-72-8 |
| Molecular Weight | 72.11 |
| Melting Point | -146 °F (NTP, 1992) |
| Boiling Point | 167 °F at 760 mmHg (NTP, 1992) |
| Density | 0.803 at 68 °F (USCG, 1999) - Less dense than water; will float |
| Solubility | less than 1 mg/mL at 66 °F (NTP, 1992) |
| Appearance | Butyraldehyde appears as a clear liquid with a pungent odor. Less dense than water and insoluble in water. Vapors heavier than air. |
| Also Known As | butanal; 123-72-8; n-butyraldehyde; Butyral; 1-butanal; Butyric aldehyde; Butaldehyde; Butanaldehyde; Butal; n-Butanal |
| Category | Organic Compounds |
What is Butyraldehyde?
Butanal is a member of the class of butanals that consists of propane bearing a formyl substituent at the 1-position. The parent of the class of butanals. It has a role as a biomarker, a mouse metabolite and an Escherichia coli metabolite.
Formula & Notation
IUPAC Name: butanal
Other Names / Synonyms: butanal; 123-72-8; n-butyraldehyde; Butyral; 1-butanal; Butyric aldehyde; Butaldehyde; Butanaldehyde; Butal; n-Butanal
Properties & Characteristics
Physical Data
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Melting Point | -146 °F (NTP, 1992) |
| Boiling Point | 167 °F at 760 mmHg (NTP, 1992) |
| Density | 0.803 at 68 °F (USCG, 1999) - Less dense than water; will float |
| Molecular Weight | 72.11 |
| Solubility | less than 1 mg/mL at 66 °F (NTP, 1992) |
| Appearance | Butyraldehyde appears as a clear liquid with a pungent odor. Less dense than water and insoluble in water. Vapors heavier than air. |
Uses & Applications
Safety Information
Always consult the SDS/MSDS before handling any chemical. This information is for educational purposes only.
Key Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Butanal is a member of the class of butanals that consists of propane bearing a formyl substituent at the 1-position. The parent of the class of butanals. It has a role as a biomarker, a mouse metabolite and an Escherichia coli metabolite.
Used as an industrial feedstock, solvent, pharmaceutical intermediate, flavoring agent, or chemical building block.
Flammable or irritant. Many organic compounds are flammable liquids or vapours. Keep away from ignition sources. Consult SDS for specific hazard data.
The formula or notation for Butyraldehyde is: C4H8O