Product Description

Productbutyraldehyde
CAS123-72-8
FormulaC4-H8-O
SynonymEthyl Aldehyde, Butanal, Butanal

Typical Product Specifications

Appearancecolorless clear liquid
Assay98.00 to 100.00 %
Refractive Index1.37900 @ 20.00 ยฐC
Boiling Point74.00 to 75.00 ยฐC. @ 760.00 mm Hg
Acid Value5.00 max. KOH/g
Vapor Pressure88.500000 mm/Hg @ 20.00 ยฐC
Vapor Density2.5
Flash Point12.00 ยฐF. TCC
logP (o/w)0.88
Shelf Life6 month(s) or longer if stored properly
Odor Typechocolate
OdorPungent, diffusive, cocoa, choking, musty, green, malty
TasteCocoa, green, grainy, fermented
Specific gravity0.79700 to 0.80200 @ 25.00 ยฐC
Pounds/Gallon6.632 to 6.673
Melting Point-96.00 ยฐC. @ 760.00 mm Hg
Storagerefrigerate in tightly sealed containers. store under nitrogen
Molecular weight72.10
Colorcolorless liquid
Solubilitywater
Chemical StructureChemical Structure
NotesFEMA# 2219

Use: PERFUMING

ClassFlavor and Fragrance Chemical Compounds, Toxic Release Inventory (TRI) Chemicals
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