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Butyraldehyde

Butanal · ألدهيد البوتان · Butanal · Butanal · Βουτανάλη · Butanal · بوتیرآلدهید · Butanal · ब्यूटाराल्डिहाइड · Butiraldehid · Butiraldehid · Butiraldeide

Structure of Butyraldehyde
CAS123-72-8
EC204-646-6
UN1129
FormulaC4H8O
Molar mass72.11 g/mol
LEL1.7 % vol
UEL12.5 % vol
Flash point-12 °C
Autoignition temperature205 °C
Temperature classT3
Gas groupIIA
Relative density of the gas or vapour (air = 1)2.49
GHSDanger · H225

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. Butyraldehyde appears as a clear liquid with a pungent odor. Less dense than water and insoluble in water. Vapors heavier than air.

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