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3-Methylbutyraldehyde, 98%, Thermo Scientific Chemicals

Catalog No. p-160795
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Quantity:
100 mL
500 mL
2.5 L
Packaging:
Glass bottle
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This Thermo Scientific Chemicals brand product was originally part of the Acros Organics product portfolio. Some documentation and label information may refer to the legacy brand. The original Acros Organics product / item code or SKU reference has not changed as a part of the brand transition to Thermo Scientific Chemicals.

Chemical Identifiers

CAS 590-86-3
Molecular Formula C5H10O
Molecular Weight (g/mol) 86.13
MDL Number MFCD00007014
InChI Key YGHRJJRRZDOVPD-UHFFFAOYSA-N
Synonym isovaleraldehyde, 3-methylbutyraldehyde, isopentaldehyde, isovaleral, isovalerylaldehyde, isoamylaldehyde, butanal, 3-methyl, isopentanal, beta-methylbutanal, isovaleric aldehyde
PubChem CID 11552
ChEBI CHEBI:16638
IUPAC Name 3-methylbutanal
SMILES CC(C)CC=O

Specifications

CAS Min % 97.5
CAS Max % 100.0
Melting Point -28.0°C
Color Colorless to Yellow
Density 0.7960g/mL
Boiling Point 90.0°C
Flash Point −5°C
Infrared Spectrum Authentic
Assay Percent Range 97.5% min. (GC)
Packaging Glass bottle
Refractive Index 1.3870 to 1.3890
Linear Formula (CH3)2CHCH2CHO
Quantity 100 mL
Beilstein 01, 684
Specific Gravity 0.796
Merck Index 15, 5275
Solubility Information Solubility in water: 18.9g/L (25°C). Other solubilities: soluble in alcohol and ether
Viscosity 0.6 mPa.s (20°C)
Formula Weight 86.13
Percent Purity 98%
Physical Form Liquid
Chemical Name or Material 3-Methylbutyraldehyde, 98%
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Hazard Category GHS Signal Word: Danger
Hazard Statement GHS H Statement
May cause respiratory irritation.
May cause an allergic skin reaction.
Causes serious eye irritation.
Highly flammable liquid and vapor.
Precautionary Statement GHS P Statement
Keep away from heat/sparks/open flames/hot surfaces.
- No smoking.
IF ON SKIN (or hair): Take off immediately all contaminated clothing.
Rinse skin with water/shower.
If skin irritation or rash occurs: Get medical a
EINECSNumber 209-691-5
RTECSNumber ES3450000
TSCA TSCA

RUO – Research Use Only

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