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Isobutyraldehyde
Isobutyraldehyde

CAS number: 78-84-2

Molecular formula: C4H8O

Molecular weight: 72.11

Appearance: Colorless transparent volatile liquid with a pungent fruity odor

Purity: >=99.0%

Packaging: 170kg drum / ISO tank

Boiling point: 63–64 ℃

Melting point: -65 ℃

Density: 0.79 g/cm³

Main uses
  • Neopentyl glycol
    Neopentyl glycol
    A major route converts isobutyraldehyde to neopentyl glycol via aldol condensation and hydrogenation, used in polyester resins.
  • Isobutyric acid and derivatives
    Isobutyric acid and derivatives
    Oxidation yields isobutyric acid for esters, flavors, pharmaceuticals and rubber chemicals.
  • Pharmaceuticals and agrochemicals
    Pharmaceuticals and agrochemicals
    Serves as a building block for active ingredients and specialty intermediates.

Production methods

Isobutyraldehyde is co-produced with n-butyraldehyde by hydroformylation (oxo process) of propylene using cobalt or rhodium catalysts, then separated by distillation.

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