Product Description

ProductPropionaldehyde
CAS123-38-6
FormulaC3H6O
Synonymmethyl acetaldehyde, propanal, Propanal, Propionaldehyde

Typical Product Specifications

Density0.807 (204 c)
Appearancecolorless clear liquid
Specific gravity0.79800 to 0.84500 @ 25.00 ยฐC
Acid Value5.00 max. KOH/g
Vapor Pressure299.383000 mm/Hg @ 25.00 ยฐC
Odorearthy alcohol wine whiskey cocoa nutty
Refractive Index1.36500 to 1.37500 @ 20.00 ยฐC
Boiling Point46.00 to 50.00 ยฐC. @ 760.00 mm Hg
Vapor Density2
Odor Typeethereal
Assay97.00 to 100.00 %
Pounds/Gallon6.640 to 7.031
Melting Point-81.00 to -80.00 ยฐC. @ 760.00 mm Hg
Flash Point-16.00 ยฐF. TCC
logP (o/w)0.40
TasteMusty, yeasty, nutty, vegetative nuances potato, blue cheese, fruity, broccoli, almond, chocolate
Molecular weight58.08
Colorcolorless mobile liquid
Solubility5 vols water
Chemical StructureChemical Structure
Notes

Propionaldehyde is a simple aldehyde used in industrial manufacturing and pharmaceutical synthesis applications.  

 

Use: PERFUMING

ClassActive Pharmaceutical Ingredients (API) & Intermediates, Flavor and Fragrance Chemical Compounds, Organic Intermediates and Compounds, Industrial Chemicals, Toxic Release Inventory (TRI) Chemicals
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