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Butyraldehyde

United States Pharmacopeia (USP) Reference Standard

• Synonym(s): Butanal
• Linear Formula: CH₃CH₂CH₂CHO
• CAS Number: 123-72-8
• Molecular Weight: 72.11
• Beilstein: 506061
• MDL number: MFCD00007023
• UNSPSC Code: 41116107
• PubChem Substance ID: 329749189
• NACRES: NA.24

Properties

• grade: pharmaceutical primary standard
• vapor density: 2.5 (vs air)
• vapor pressure: 90 mmHg ( 20 °C)
• API family: butyraldehyde
• autoignition temp.: 390 °F
• expl. lim.: 12.5 %
• manufacturer/tradename: USP
• refractive index: n20/D 1.380 (lit.)
• bp: 75 °C (lit.)
• mp: −96 °C (lit.)
• density: 0.8 g/mL at 25 °C (lit.)
• application(s): pharmaceutical (small molecule)
• format: neat
• storage temp.: 2-8°C
• SMILES string: [H]C(=O)CCC
• InChI: 1S/C4H8O/c1-2-3-4-5/h4H,2-3H2,1H3
• InChI key: ZTQSAGDEMFDKMZ-UHFFFAOYSA-N

Description

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

Butyraldehyde 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
• Butyl 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.

Safety Information

• Pictograms: GHS02,GHS07
• Signal Word: Danger
• Hazard Statements: H225,H319
• Precautionary Statements: P210 - P233 - P280 - P303 + P361 + P353 - P337 + P313 - P370 + P378
• Hazard Classifications: Eye Irrit. 2 - Flam. Liq. 2
• Storage Class Code: 3 - Flammable liquids
• WGK: WGK 1
• Flash Point(F): 23.0 °F - closed cup
• Flash Point(C): -5 °C - closed cup