Isobutyraldehyde, also known as 2-methylpropanal, is an organic compound with the chemical formula C4H8O. It is a colorless and transparent liquid, slightly soluble in water, and soluble in ethanol, ether, benzene, chloroform, carbon disulfide, acetone, toluene. It is mainly used in the manufacturing of rubber vulcanization accelerators, antioxidants, isobutyric acid, etc.
Density: 0.79g/cm3
Melting point: -65 ℃
Boiling point: 63 ℃
Flash point: -10.6 ℃ (OC)
Refractive index: 1.374 (20 ℃)
Saturated vapor pressure: 15.3kPa (20 ℃)
Critical pressure: 4.1MPa
Ignition temperature: 196 ℃
Appearance: Colorless transparent liquid
Solubility: Slightly soluble in water, soluble in ethanol, ether, and benzene
The use of isobutyraldehyde: mainly used for manufacturing rubber vulcanization accelerators, antioxidants, isobutyric acid, etc.
