2-Methylbutyraldehyde
Agent Name
2-Methylbutyraldehyde
Alternative Name
Butanal, 2-methyl-
CAS Number
96-17-3
Formula
C5-H10-O
Major Category
Other Classes
Synonyms
2-Ethylpropanal; 2-Formylbutane; 2-Methyl-1-butanal; 2-Methylbutanal; 2-Methylbutyraldehyde (natural); 2-Methylbutyric aldehyde; Acetaldehyde, ethylmethyl-; Methyl ethyl acetaldehyde; Methylethylacetaldehyde; alpha-2-Methyl-n-butanal; alpha-Methylbutanal; alpha-Methylbutyraldehyde; alpha-Methylbutyric aldehyde; Butanal, 2-methyl-; Butyraldehyde, 2-methyl-; [ChemIDplus] UN3371
Category
Aldehydes
Description
Clear, colorless to light yellow liquid with an unpleasant odor; [Acros Organics MSDS]
Sources/Uses
Used as flavoring agent or adjuvant; [FDA]
Comments
A mild to severe eye and mild to moderate skin irritant; [RTECS] Safe when used as a flavoring agent in food; [JECFA] An eye irritant; [Acros Organics MSDS] See "Butyraldehyde."
Biomedical References
Exposure Assessment
Vapor Pressure
47.4 mm Hg
Lethal Concentration
LC50 (rat) = 14,000 ppm/4hr
Explanatory Notes
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Diseases, Processes, and Activities Linked to This Agent
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