2-Ethylbutanal
Also known as: 2-Ethylbutyraldehyde, Diethylacetaldehyde, 2-Ethylbutylaldehyde, alpha-Ethylbutyraldehyde, Butanal, 2-ethyl-, Diethyl acetaldehyde, (C2H5)2CHCHO
2-Ethylbutanal (CAS 97-96-1) is a compound in the Organic Compounds category listed in the Jingsj chemical database. It has the molecular formula C6H12O and a molecular weight of 100.159 g/mol. Key properties include a melting point of -89ºC, a boiling point of 118.1±8.0 °C at 760 mmHg, a density of 0.8±0.1 g/cm3 and a flash point of 21.1±0.0 °C. It is classified under GHS with signal word Danger and hazard statements H225 — Highly flammable liquid and vapour, H315 — Causes skin irritation and H319 — Causes serious eye irritation. No supplier offers are currently listed; request a quote. Record last updated Aug 21, 2026.
- CAS No.
- 97-96-1
- Jingsj CID
- J-1373411-7
- Molecular Formula
- C6H12O
- Molecular Weight
- 100.159 g/mol
- Category
- Organic Compounds
- Last updated
- 8/21/2026
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Request a quotePhysicochemical Properties
| Melting Point | -89ºC |
|---|---|
| Boiling Point | 118.1±8.0 °C at 760 mmHg |
| Density | 0.8±0.1 g/cm3 |
| Flash Point | 21.1±0.0 °C |
| Exact Mass | 100.088814 |
| PSA | 17.07000 |
| LogP | 1.78 |
| Vapor Pressure | 16.9±0.2 mmHg at 25°C |
| Refractive Index | 1.394 |
GHS Safety & Compliance
- H225 — Highly flammable liquid and vapour
- H315 — Causes skin irritation
- H319 — Causes serious eye irritation
- H335 — May cause respiratory irritation
Customs & Trade Information
| HS Code | 2912190090 |
|---|---|
| Summary | 2912190090 acyclic aldehydes without other oxygen function。Supervision conditions:None。VAT:17.0%。Tax rebate rate:9.0%。MFN tariff:5.5%。General tariff:30.0% |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the CAS number of 2-Ethylbutanal?
The CAS number of 2-Ethylbutanal is 97-96-1.
What are the molecular formula and molecular weight of 2-Ethylbutanal?
2-Ethylbutanal has molecular formula C6H12O and molecular weight 100.159 g/mol.
Is 2-Ethylbutanal hazardous?
2-Ethylbutanal has GHS signal word Danger and hazard statements H225 — Highly flammable liquid and vapour; H315 — Causes skin irritation; H319 — Causes serious eye irritation.
What are the upstream and downstream products of 2-Ethylbutanal?
For 2-Ethylbutanal, Upstream Products: 1-Butene, Hexanal, 2-Ethyl-1-butanol; Downstream Products: (1S,2R)-(+)-Norephedrine, 3-Ethyl-4-octanone, Methyl hexanoate.
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