Aldol

Name:
Aldol
Detailed information:

Chemistry name:	acetaldol; β-hydroxybutyraldehyde
M Formula:	CH3CH2OCH2CHO
Properties:
Water-white to pale yellow, syrupy liquid. Decomposes into crotonaldehyde and water on distillation under atmospheric pressure. Miscible with water, alcohol, ether, organic solvents. D 1.1098 (15.6/4C), bp 83C (20 mm), vap press less than 0.1 mm (20C), specific heat 0.737, bulk d 9.17 lb/gal (20C), fp below 0C. Flash p 150F (65.5C) (OC), autoign temp 530F (276.6C). Combustible.
Derivation:
By condensation of acetaldehyde in sodium hydroxide solution.
Grade:
Technical (98%).
Hazard:
Moderate fire risk.
Use:
Synthesis of rubber accelerators and age resisters, perfumery, engraving, ore flotation, solvent, solvent mixtures for cellulose acetate, fungicides, organic synthesis, printer's rollers, cadmium plating, dyes, drugs, dyeing assistant, synthetic polymers.