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Propionaldehyde

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Propionaldehyde

CAS Number 123-38-6
Molecular Weight 58.08 g/mol
Chemical Formula C3H6O
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Propionaldehyde or Propanal or Methylacetaldehyde or Propionic aldehyde is the organic compound with the formula CH3CH2CHO. It is a colorless, flammable liquid with a fruity odor. Propionaldehyde is a common reagent used as a building block to many compounds. Propionaldehyde is used in the manufacture of plastics, in the synthesis of rubber chemicals, and as a disinfectant and preservative.


General Properties and Specifications of Propionaldehyde or Propanal or Methylacetaldehyde or Propionic aldehyde:
Appearance: Colorless, flammable liquid.
Odor: Fruity pungent odor.
Assay: 99.7%
Water: 0.2% maximum.
Propionic acid: 0.1 maximum.
Relative density: about 0.8
Melting point: −81C literature.
Boiling point: 48C to 50C literature.
Flash point: -30C.
Auto-ignition temperature: 207C.
Solubility: Soluble in water. Miscible with ethanol, ethyl ether.
Polymerization may occur in presence of acids or caustics.

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