Isobutyraldehyde



Isobutyraldehyde
IUPAC name 2-methylpropanal
Other names Isobutyraldehyde
Identifiers
CAS number 78-84-2
RTECS number NQ4025000
Properties
Molecular formula C4H8O
Molar mass 72.11 g/mol
Appearance colourless liquid
Density 0.79 g/cm3
Melting point

-65 °C

Boiling point

63 °C

Solubility in water moderate
Solubility in other solvents miscible in organic solvents
Refractive index (nD) 1.374
Hazards
Main hazards flammable
R-phrases 11
S-phrases 16
Flash point -2 °F
Related Compounds
Related compounds Butyraldehyde
Propionaldehyde
Except where noted otherwise, data are given for
materials in their standard state
(at 25 °C, 100 kPa)
Infobox disclaimer and references

Isobutyraldehyde is the hydroformylation of propene. It's odour is described as that of wet cereal or straw.

References