Isobutyraldehyde (C4H8O)

Isobutyraldehyde (C4H8O; CAS 78-84-2) is a practical retrosynthesis target. Isobutyraldehyde presents a C4 framework. Open AI route search in one click below.

Target: Isobutyraldehyde
CAS: 78-84-2
Formula: C4H8O
Approx. MW: 72.11
SMILES: CC(C)C=O
PubChem CID: 6561
Approx. carbons: C4

Isobutyraldehyde structure

Properties

IUPAC name: 2-methylpropanal
Molecular weight: 72.11
Exact mass: 72.06
InChIKey: AMIMRNSIRUDHCM-UHFFFAOYSA-N
Melting point: -85 °F (NTP, 1992)
Boiling point: 147 °F at 760 mmHg (NTP, 1992)
Density: 0.791 at 68 °F (USCG, 1999) - Less dense than water; will float

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FAQ

What is the chemical formula of Isobutyraldehyde?

Isobutyraldehyde has molecular formula C4H8O. Molecular weight about 72.11 g·mol⁻¹.

What is the CAS number of Isobutyraldehyde?

The CAS Registry Number for Isobutyraldehyde is 78-84-2.

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References & tools

ChemicalTool Reaction — AI retrosynthesis with optional library evidence.
PubChem — compound identifiers and structure depictions (NIH/NCBI).
Related: AiZynthFinder / synthesis planning literature for computer-aided retrosynthesis.