4-Methylpentanal

Also known as: 4-Methylvaleraldehyde, Isocaproaldehyde, Isohexanal, 4-Methyl-1-pentanal, gamma-Methylvaleraldehyde

4-Methylpentanal (CAS 1119-16-0) 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 100.16 g/mol. Key properties include a boiling point of 118.1ºC at 760mmHg, a density of 0.799g/cm3 and a flash point of 17.8ºC. No supplier offers are currently listed; request a quote. Record last updated Aug 21, 2026.

CAS No.: 1119-16-0
Jingsj CID: J-7829-5
Molecular Formula: C₆H₁₂O
Molecular Weight: 100.16 g/mol
Category: Organic Compounds
Last updated: 8/21/2026

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Physicochemical Properties

Boiling Point	118.1ºC at 760mmHg
Density	0.799g/cm3
Flash Point	17.8ºC
Exact Mass	100.08900
PSA	17.07000
LogP	1.62150
Vapor Pressure	16.9mmHg at 25°C
Refractive Index	1.394

Activity & Biological Data

Additional Information	[1]. Matsuura K, et al. Aldose reductase is a major reductase for isocaproaldehyde, a product of side-chain cleavage of cholesterol, in human and animal adrenal glands. Arch Biochem Biophys. 1996 Apr 15;328(2):265-71. [2]. Lefrançois-Martinez AM, et al. Product of side-chain cleavage of cholesterol, isocaproaldehyde, is an endogenous specific substrate of mouse vas deferens protein, an aldose reductase-like protein in adrenocortical cells. J Biol Chem. 1999 Nov 12;274(46):32875-80.

Additional Information

[1]. Matsuura K, et al. Aldose reductase is a major reductase for isocaproaldehyde, a product of side-chain cleavage of cholesterol, in human and animal adrenal glands. Arch Biochem Biophys. 1996 Apr 15;328(2):265-71. [2]. Lefrançois-Martinez AM, et al. Product of side-chain cleavage of cholesterol, isocaproaldehyde, is an endogenous specific substrate of mouse vas deferens protein, an aldose reductase-like protein in adrenocortical cells. J Biol Chem. 1999 Nov 12;274(46):32875-80.

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 4-Methylpentanal?

The CAS number of 4-Methylpentanal is 1119-16-0.

What are the molecular formula and molecular weight of 4-Methylpentanal?

4-Methylpentanal has molecular formula C6H12O and molecular weight 100.16 g/mol.

What are the upstream and downstream products of 4-Methylpentanal?

For 4-Methylpentanal, Upstream Products: (Z)-4-methylpent-2-enoic acid, 4-Methyl-1-pentanol, 3-Methylbut-1-ene; Downstream Products: 4-Methyl-1-pentanol, 5-Isopropylthiazol-2-amine, 3-(aminomethyl)-5-methylhexanoic acid.

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Last updated: 8/21/2026

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