What is the structure of propionaldehyde?
C3H6O
Propionaldehyde/Formula
What is propionaldehyde used for?
Propionaldehyde is used in the manufacture of plastics, in the synthesis of rubber chemicals, and as a disinfectant and preservative.
What is the Iupac name for propionaldehyde?
propanal
| IUPAC Name | propanal |
|---|---|
| Alternative Names | Propaldehyde n-Propanal |
| Molecular Formula | C3H6O |
| Molar Mass | 58.08 g/mol |
| InChI | InChI=1S/C3H6O/c1-2-3-4/h3H,2H2,1H3 |
What propionaldehyde smells like?
Propionaldehyde appears as a clear colorless liquid with an overpowering fruity-like odor. It has a chemical formula of CH3CH2CHO, and is a structural isomer of propanone. At room temperature, it is a colourless liquid with a slightly irritating, fruity odour.
What is the molecular weight of propionaldehyde?
Propionaldehyde is a colorless, flammable liquid with a suffocating fruity odor. (1) The odor threshold for propionaldehyde is 1 part per million (ppm). (1) The chemical formula for propionaldehyde is C 3 H 6 O, and the molecular weight is 58.08 g/mol. (1) The vapor pressure for propionaldehyde is 317 mm Hg at 25 °C.
Is the odor of propionaldehyde a carcinogenic odor?
EPA has not classified propionaldehyde for carcinogenicity. Propionaldehyde is a colorless, flammable liquid with a suffocating fruity odor. (1) The odor threshold for propionaldehyde is 1 part per million (ppm).
How is propionaldehyde used as a disinfectant?
Hazard Summary Propionaldehyde is used in the manufacture of plastics, in the synthesis of rubber chemicals, and as a disinfectant and preservative. Limited information is available on the health effects of propionaldehyde.
Are there any chronic effects of propionaldehyde in humans?
(1) Acute animal tests in rats and mice have shown propionaldehyde to have moderate acute toxicity from inhalation, oral, and dermal exposures. (2) Chronic Effects (Noncancer): No information is available on the chronic effects of propionaldehyde in humans or animals.