Butyraldehyde

C₄H₈O

IUPAC: Butanal

CAS: 123-72-8

Overview

Butyraldehyde is an aldehyde with a pungent odor produced on a large scale by hydroformylation of propylene. It is a precursor to many industrial chemicals.

Composition

Element	Symbol	Atoms	Atomic Mass
Hydrogen	H	8	1.0080
Carbon	C	4	12.0110
Oxygen	O	1	15.9990

Elemental Composition

Hydrogen ×8

11.2%

Carbon ×4

66.6%

Oxygen ×1

22.2%

Uses

• 2-Ethylhexanol production
• Rubber accelerator
• Plasticizer feedstock

Fun Facts

✦ Over 6 million tonnes per year are produced globally via the oxo process

Safety

⚠ Flammable
⚠ Irritant

Structure

SMILES

CCCC=O

Properties

Type: organic
State: liquid
Molar Mass: 72.11 g/mol
Density: 0.8020 g/cm³
Melting Point: -96.9 °C
Boiling Point: 74.8 °C
Solubility: 71 g/L at 20°C

Molecular Descriptors

Exact Mass: 72.0575
XLogP: 0.9
TPSA: 17.1 Å²
H-Bond Donors: 0
H-Bond Acceptors: 1
Rotatable Bonds: 2
Heavy Atoms: 5
Complexity: 24.0

Related Compounds

1,2-Dichloroethane

C₂H₄Cl₂

1,3-Butadiene

C₄H₆

1,4-Dioxane

C₄H₈O₂

1-Butanol

C₄H₁₀O

2-Propanol

C₃H₈O

Acetaldehyde

CH₃CHO

Acetamide

C₂H₅NO

Acetic Anhydride

C₄H₆O₃

Acetone

(CH₃)₂CO

Acetonitrile

C₂H₃N

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Butyraldehyde?

Butyraldehyde (C₄H₈O) is a organic compound with the IUPAC name Butanal.

What is the molecular weight of Butyraldehyde?

Butyraldehyde has a molar mass of 72.11 g/mol.

What state is Butyraldehyde at room temperature?

Butyraldehyde is a liquid at room temperature.

Is Butyraldehyde organic or inorganic?

Butyraldehyde is classified as an organic compound.

What elements make up Butyraldehyde?

Butyraldehyde (C₄H₈O) is composed of Hydrogen (H), Carbon (C), Oxygen (O).