Normal Butyraldehyde

CAS Number: 123-72-8

Molecular Formula: C4H8O

About Normal Butyraldehyde

Normal Butyraldehyde (CAS 123-72-8) serves as a foundational building block in the United States petrochemical landscape, primarily as a high purity fine chemicals feedstock for the catalytic production of 2-ethylhexanol and n-butanol utilized in high-performance plasticizers and synthetic resins for the automotive and...

Normal Butyraldehyde Specifications

CAS Number

123-72-8

Molecular Formula

C4H8O

Molecular Weight

72.11 g/mol

IUPAC Name

butanal

Canonical SMILES

CCCC=O

InChI Key

ZTQSAGDEMFDKMZ-UHFFFAOYSA-N

CAS Number

123-72-8

Molecular Formula

C4H8O

Molecular Weight

72.11 g/mol

IUPAC Name

butanal

Canonical SMILES

CCCC=O

InChI Key

ZTQSAGDEMFDKMZ-UHFFFAOYSA-N

Molecular Weight

72.11 g/mol

Physical appearance

Colorless clear liquid with a pungent odor

Chemical Intermediate

A primary building block used in the oxo process and other organic syntheses to produce downstream commodities such as n-butanol, 2-ethylhexanol, trimethylolpropane, and n-butyric acid

Polymer and Resin Precursor

A critical reagent used in the production of synthetic resins and polyvinyl butyral (PVB) to enhance the properties of laminated glass, coatings, and durable plastics

Rubber Vulcanization Accelerator

An essential additive employed in the rubber industry to improve the elasticity and aging resistance of tires and sealing components

Pharmaceutical and Agrochemical Intermediate

A functionalized building block utilized in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients, including vitamin B6 and antiviral drugs, as well as herbicides and pesticides for crop protection