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(CH3)2CHCH2C(O)H [1 record]

Record 1 2011-08-22

English

Subject field(s)
  • Chemical Elements and Compounds
  • Plastics Manufacturing
Universal entry(ies)
C5H10O
formula, see observation
C4H9CHO
formula, see observation
(CH3)2CHCH2C(O)H
formula, see observation
590-86-3
CAS number
DEF

A mixture of isomeric 5-carbon aldehydes which appears under the form of a combustible, water-white liquid with a sharp odour and is used an an intermediate for bis-phenols, epoxy and polycarbonate resins, and modified formaldehyde resins.

OBS

3-methylbutanal: form recommended by the IUPAC (International Union of Pure and Applied Chemistry) for the systematic name corresponding to the CAS number indicated on the present record.

OBS

isopentaldehyde: commercial name.

OBS

isovaleraldehyde: term adopted by Environment Canada; used in the list of pollutants measured in the National Air Pollution Surveillance Network (NAPS).

OBS

Chemical formula: C5H10O or C4H9CHO or (CH3)2CHCH2C(O)H

French

Domaine(s)
  • Éléments et composés chimiques
  • Plasturgie
Entrée(s) universelle(s)
C5H10O
formula, see observation
C4H9CHO
formula, see observation
(CH3)2CHCH2C(O)H
formula, see observation
590-86-3
CAS number
OBS

3-méthylbutanal : forme recommandée par l'UICPA (Union internationale de chimie pure et appliquée) pour le nom systématique correspondant au numéro CAS indiqué sur la présente fiche.

OBS

isopentaldéhyde : nom commercial.

OBS

isovaléraldéhyde : terme retenu par Environnement Canada; utilisé dans la liste des polluants mesurés par le Réseau national de surveillance de la pollution atmosphérique (RSNPA).

OBS

Formule chimique : C5H10O ou C4H9CHO ou (CH3)2CHCH2C(O)H

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Elementos y compuestos químicos
  • Fabricación de plásticos
Entrada(s) universal(es)
C5H10O
formula, see observation
C4H9CHO
formula, see observation
(CH3)2CHCH2C(O)H
formula, see observation
590-86-3
CAS number
OBS

Fórmula química: C5H10O o C4H9CHO o (CH3)2CHCH2C(O)H

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