Propionaldehyde
Propionaldehyde is the organic compound with the formula CH3CH2CHO. It is a saturated 3-carbon aldehyde and is a structural isomer of acetone. It is a colourless liquid with a slightly irritating, fruity odour.
It is principally used as a precursor to trimethylolethane (CH3C(CH2OH)3) through a condensation reaction with formaldehyde; this triol is an important intermediate in the production of alkyd resins. Other applications include reduction to propanol and oxidation to propionic acid.[1]
Condensation of propionaldehyde with tert-butylamine gives CH3CH2CH=N-t-Bu, a three-carbon building block used in organic synthesis. Deprotonation of this imine withLDA produces CH3CHLiCH=N-t-Bu, which in turn condenses with aldehydes.
Specification
Synonyms | Propanal, Propaldehyde |
Grade Standard | Technical Grade,Bio-Tech Grade,Reagent Grade |
Physical State | Liquid |
CAS Number | 123-38-6 |
Chemical Formula | C3H6O |
Packaging Details | 500 lit Jar |