Isobutyraldehyde
This product is a colorless, transparent liquid at room temperature with a pungent odor. It is slightly soluble in water and miscible with ethanol, toluene, acetone, etc.
Specification of Product
Product Name : Isobutyraldehyde
2-Methylpropanal

CAS No.: 78-84-2
EINECS No.: 201-149-6
Molecular Formula: C4H8O
Molecular Weight: 72.1
Isobutyraldehyde specification
Superior First Quality
Appearance: Colorless transparent liquid; no visible impurities
Purity: ≥ 99.2% ≥ 97.0% ≥ 95.0%
n-Butyraldehyde content ≤ 0.26% ≤ 1.00% ≤1.50%
Moisture Content: ≤ 0.30% ≤ 2.0% ≤ 3.0%
Chroma, Hazen (Pt-Co) ≤10 -- --
Density (20°C), g/cm3 0.786-0.790 -- --
Isobutyric acid ≤ 0.3% -- --
Iron content, mg/L ≤ 1 -- --
Isobutyraldehyde Applications
Isobutyraldehyde is an important industrial chemical with wide applications in pharmaceuticals, chemicals, and cosmetics. In the pharmaceutical field, it is an intermediate in the production of vitamins, amino acids, and other drugs. In the chemical field, it is used to produce neopentyl glycol, which is used in the manufacture of resins, lubricants, and other products. Furthermore, isobutyraldehyde is also used in the production of fragrances, dyes, and rubber additives.
Isobutyraldehyde Storage:
Isobutyraldehyde is easily oxidized and should be kept away from air, stored under nitrogen protection. The warehouse should be well-ventilated, cool, and dry, and stored separately from oxidizers and acids, and transported and stored according to regulations for flammable chemicals.
Isobutyraldehyde Packaging
160 Kgs/Drum, 12.8MT with pallet /20’FCL