Name | 3-hydroxybutyraldehyde |
Synonyms | aldol acetaldol 3-Butanolal 3-hydroxybutanal 2-hydroxybutanal ALDOL(TECHNICAL) 3-Hydroxybutanal 3-hydroxy-butana 3-hydroxy-Butanal Butanal,3-hydroxy- Butanal, 3-hydroxy- 3-hydroxy-butyraldehyd 3-hydroxybutyraldehyde beta-Hydroxybutyraldehyde |
CAS | 107-89-1 |
EINECS | 203-530-2 |
InChI | InChI=1/C4H8O2/c1-2-4(6)3-5/h3-4,6H,2H2,1H3 |
Molecular Formula | C4H8O2 |
Molar Mass | 88.11 |
Density | d16 1.109 |
Boling Point | bp20 83° |
Flash Point | 150°F (OC) |
Vapor Presure | 3.276mmHg at 25°C |
Vapor Density | 3.04 |
Color | Clear, white-to-yellow syrupy liquid |
pKa | 14.50±0.20(Predicted) |
Refractive Index | 1.4238 |
Physical and Chemical Properties | Colorless viscous liquid. The boiling point of 83 deg C (2.67kPa),85 deg C decomposition; The relative density of 1.103(20/4 deg C), the refractive index of 1.4238, 69 deg C flash point. Soluble in water, acetone, ethanol, ether. |
Hazard Symbols | T - Toxic |
Risk Codes | R24 - Toxic in contact with skin R36 - Irritating to the eyes |
Safety Description | S26 - In case of contact with eyes, rinse immediately with plenty of water and seek medical advice. S28 - After contact with skin, wash immediately with plenty of soap-suds. S36/37 - Wear suitable protective clothing and gloves. S45 - In case of accident or if you feel unwell, seek medical advice immediately (show the label whenever possible.) |
UN IDs | 2839 |
Hazard Class | 6.1(a) |
Packing Group | II |
Toxicity | LD50 orally in rats: 2.18 g/kg (Smyth) |
EPA chemical substance information | information provided by: ofmpeb.epa.gov (external link) |
Use | is useful as an intermediate in organic synthesis. Used for the preparation of butenol, anti-aging agent AH, anti-aging agent AP, spices, mineral flotation agent, drug sedatives and hypnotics. |
production method | is obtained by condensation of acetaldehyde in sodium hydroxide solution. |
category | flammable liquid |
toxicity grade | poisoning |
Acute toxicity | oral-rat LD50: 2180 mg/kg |
stimulation data | Skin-rabbits 10 mg/24 h mild; eye-rabbit 100 mg/24 h moderate |
flammability hazard characteristics | open flame, high temperature, strong oxidant flammable; Thermal decomposition of toxic crotonaldehyde gas; combustion emissions |
storage and transportation characteristics | The package is complete, light and light unloading; The warehouse is ventilated, away from open flame, high temperature, separate from oxidant |
fire extinguishing agent | foam, dry powder, carbon dioxide, water mist, sand |
toxic substance data | information provided by: pubchem.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov (external link) |