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2-Methylbutanal

TL;DR: 2-Methylbutanal (CAS 96-17-3) is a chemical compound with molecular formula C5H10O and molecular weight 86.073166 g/mol, supplied by CoreyChem (Career Henan Chemical Co., Ltd.) with ISO-certified quality and global shipping.

2-methylbutanal

Also Known As: 2-Methylbutyraldehyde, 2-METHYLBUTANAL, 2-Formylbutane, Butanal, 2-methyl-, 2-Ethylpropanal

CAS Number
96-17-3
Molecular Formula
C5H10O
Molecular Weight
86.073166 g/mol
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Application Areas

Top 5 of 22 IPC patent classification(s) from the SureChEMBL global patent database.

Agrochemicals (883 patents) Analytical Reagents (68 patents) Biotechnology (242 patents) Catalysts (279 patents) Coatings & Adhesives (126 patents)

Technical Specifications

Molecular FormulaC5H10O
Molecular Weight86.073166 g/mol
XLogP1.1
Topological Polar Surface Area (TPSA)17.1 Ų
Hydrogen Bond Donors0
Hydrogen Bond Acceptors1
Rotatable Bonds2
Exact Mass86.073166 Da
Heavy Atoms6
Complexity41.0
Melting Point91.00 °C. @ 760.00 mm Hg
Boiling Point90.00 to 93.00 °C. @ 760.00 mm Hg
Density0.799-0.804
Vapor Pressure47.4 [mmHg]
Refractive Index1.388-1.393
SMILESCCC(C)C=O
InChIKeyBYGQBDHUGHBGMD-UHFFFAOYSA-N

Product Description

Applications: 2-Methylbutanal is used in heterocycle construction in medicinal chemistry and agrochemical discovery, as well as complex organic molecule assembly across discovery and process chemistry. It commonly serves as a versatile building block for organic synthesis. Available from CoreyChem as both catalog item and custom-synthesis project (mg to ton scale), with full analytical documentation (COA, MSDS, HPLC, NMR, MS).

2-Methylbutanal (CAS 96-17-3) is a heterocyclic building block with the molecular formula C5H10O and a molecular weight of 86.07 g/mol. Key physical properties include a density of 0.799-0.804 g/cm³. Synonyms include 2-Methylbutyraldehyde and 2-METHYLBUTANAL.

Custom synthesis (mg to ton scale), HPLC/NMR/MS analytical support, and complete COA/MSDS documentation are available from CoreyChem. Request a quotation with your required quantity and purity for current lead time and pricing.

Chemical Property Profile of 2-Methylbutanal

XLogP
1.1
TPSA (Topological Polar Surface Area)
17.1
Hydrogen Bond Donors
0
Hydrogen Bond Acceptors
1
Rotatable Bonds
2
Heavy Atoms
6
Complexity
41.0
Exact Mass
86.073166
Monoisotopic Mass
86.073166
Data Source: Chemical property values are referenced from PubChem, the world's largest open chemistry database maintained by the National Center for Biotechnology Information (NCBI), U.S. National Library of Medicine.

Property Insights of 2-Methylbutanal

The XLogP value of 1.1 suggests moderate lipophilicity, balancing water solubility and membrane permeability for 2-Methylbutanal. With a topological polar surface area (TPSA) of 17.1 Ų, 2-Methylbutanal exhibits relatively low polarity, potentially indicating favorable cell membrane permeability. Following Lipinski's Rule of Five, 2-Methylbutanal has 0 hydrogen bond donor(s) and 1 hydrogen bond acceptor(s), all within the drug-like range, suggesting favorable oral bioavailability potential.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the CAS number of 2-Methylbutanal?

The CAS number of 2-Methylbutanal is 96-17-3.

What is the molecular formula of 2-Methylbutanal?

The molecular formula of 2-Methylbutanal is C5H10O.

What is the molecular weight of 2-Methylbutanal?

The molecular weight of 2-Methylbutanal is 86.073166 g/mol.

What are the applications of 2-Methylbutanal?

2-Methylbutanal is used in heterocycle construction in medicinal chemistry and agrochemical discovery, as well as complex organic molecule assembly across discovery and process chemistry. It commonly serves as a versatile building block for organic synthesis. Available from CoreyChem as both...

Where can I buy 2-Methylbutanal?

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Does CoreyChem offer custom synthesis for 2-Methylbutanal?

Yes, CoreyChem provides custom synthesis services for 2-Methylbutanal and related compounds. Contact us with your specific requirements including quantity, purity, and timeline.

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