Skip to main content

Butyraldehyde

Also known as: Butanal, n-Butanal, Butyl aldehyde, Butyrylaldehyde, n-Butyraldehyde, 1-Butanal, Butan-1-al, Butyric aldehyde

Butyraldehyde (CAS 123-72-8) is a compound in the Organic Compounds category listed in the Jingsj chemical database. It has the molecular formula C4H8O and a molecular weight of 72.106 g/mol. Key properties include a melting point of -96 °C, a boiling point of 77.6±3.0 °C at 760 mmHg, a density of 0.8±0.1 g/cm3 and a flash point of -11.1±0.0 °C. It is classified under GHS with signal word Danger and hazard statements H225 — Highly flammable liquid and vapour and H319 — Causes serious eye irritation. No supplier offers are currently listed; request a quote. Record last updated Aug 21, 2026.

CAS No.
123-72-8
Jingsj CID
J-44443-9
Molecular Formula
C4H8O
Molecular Weight
72.106 g/mol
Category
Organic Compounds
Last updated
8/21/2026

No offers for this compound yet.

Request a quote

Physicochemical Properties

Melting Point-96 °C
Boiling Point77.6±3.0 °C at 760 mmHg
Density0.8±0.1 g/cm3
Flash Point-11.1±0.0 °C
Exact Mass72.057518
PSA17.07000
LogP0.91
Additional Property2.5 (vs air)
Vapor Pressure96.0±0.1 mmHg at 25°C
Refractive Index1.370
Additional Property7.1 g/100 mL (25 ºC)

GHS Safety & Compliance

Flammable / IrritantSignal word: Danger
  • H225 — Highly flammable liquid and vapour
  • H319 — Causes serious eye irritation

Customs & Trade Information

HS Code2912190090
Summary2912190090 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 Butyraldehyde?

The CAS number of Butyraldehyde is 123-72-8.

What are the molecular formula and molecular weight of Butyraldehyde?

Butyraldehyde has molecular formula C4H8O and molecular weight 72.106 g/mol.

Is Butyraldehyde hazardous?

Butyraldehyde has GHS signal word Danger and hazard statements H225 — Highly flammable liquid and vapour; H319 — Causes serious eye irritation.

What are the upstream and downstream products of Butyraldehyde?

For Butyraldehyde, Upstream Products: Butyronitrile, 1-Butanol, Butyric acid; Downstream Products: 4-Butylphenol, 5-decyne-4,7-diol, 1-Hexyn-3-ol.

Data compiled from public chemical databases such as PubChem and supplier catalogs; supplier offers are provided by suppliers.

Last updated:

How to cite: Jingsj. "Butyraldehyde (CAS 123-72-8)". Jingsj Chemical Database. https://www.jingsj.com/compound/J-44443-9 (accessed 2026-11-07).

Data for reference only; verify product details with suppliers before purchase.