trans-Crotonaldehyde

  • (E)-2-Butenal
  • trans-2-Butenal
  • Crotenaldehyde
  • Crotonaldehyde
  • beta-Methylacrolein
FormulaC4H6O
Structure
DescriptionWater-white, mobile liquid. Pungent, suffocating odor.
UsesChemical intermediate for n-butyl alcohol, quinaldine, crotonic acid, surface-active agents, textile & paper sizes, insecticides & flavoring agents, fuel-gas warning agent, solvent for polyvinyl chloride, alcohol denaturant, leather tanning agent.

Registry Numbers and Inventories.
CAS123-73-9
EC (EINECS/ELINCS)204-647-1
EC Index Number605-009-00-9
EC ClassHighly flammable; Mutagenic Category 3; Very toxic; Toxic; Harmful; Irritant; Dangerous for the Environment
EC Risk PhraseR 11 24/25 26 37/38 41 48/22 50 68
EC Safety PhraseS 26 28 36/37/39 45 61
RTECSGP9625000
RTECS class Mutagen; Human Data; Primary Irritant
UN (DOT)1143
Merck13,2624
Beilstein/Gmelin906731
Beilstein Reference3-01-00-02968
RCRAU053
Swiss Giftliste 1G-1441
Canada DSL/NDSLDSL
US TSCAListed
Austrailia AICSListed
New ZealandListed
Japan ENCS (MITI) Listed

Odor Threshold Odor threshold 0.5 ppm
Properties.
Formula C4H6O
Formula mass 70.10
Melting point, °C -73.9
Boiling point, °C 102
Vapor pressure, mmHg 38 (20 C)
Vapor density (air=1) 2.41
Density 0.853 g/cm3 (20 C)
Solubility in water more than 50 g/100 ml
Refractive index 1.4366 (20 C)
Heat of vaporization 38.9 kJ/mol
Heat of combustion -2268 kJ/mol

Hazards and Protection.
Storage Keep away from sources of ignition. Store in a cool, dry place. Store in a tightly closed container. Keep under a nitrogen blanket. Flammables-area.
Handling Use spark-proof tools and explosion proof equipment. Do not breathe dust, vapor, mist, or gas. Do not get in eyes, on skin, or on clothing. Take precautionary measures against static discharges. Use only in a chemical fume hood. Store and handle protected from air.
Protection Skin: Wear appropriate protective gloves to prevent skin exposure. Clothing: Wear appropriate protective clothing to prevent skin exposure.
Respirators Follow the OSHA respirator regulations found in 29CFR 1910.134 or European Standard EN 149. Always use a NIOSH or European Standard EN 149 approved respirator when necessary.
Small spills/leaks Absorb spill with inert material, (e.g., dry sand or earth), then place into a chemical waste container. Remove all sources of ignition. Use a spark-proof tool.
Stability Stable under normal temperatures and pressures.
Incompatibilities Oxidizing agents, reducing agents, bases, acids (mineral, non-oxidizing, e.g. hydrochloric acid, hydrofluoric acid, muriatic acid, phosphoric acid), acids (mineral, oxidizing, e.g. chromic acid, hypochlorous acid, nitric acid, sulfuric acid), caustics (e.g. ammonia, ammonium hydrozide, calcium hydroxide, potassium hydroxide, sodium hydroxide).
Decomposition Carbon monoxide, carbon dioxide.

Fire.
Flash Point,°C13
Autoignition, °C232
Upper exp. limit, %15.5
Lower exp. limit, %2.1
Fire fightingWear a self-contained breathing apparatus in pressure-demand, MSHA/NIOSH (approved or equivalent), and full protective gear. Will burn if involved in a fire. Extinguishing media: Use water spray to cool fire-exposed containers. Use foam, dry chemical, or carbon dioxide.
Fire potentialFire hazard when exposed to heat or flame; can react with oxidizing materials.
HazardsVapors form explosive mixtures in air or in sewers. Hazardous peroxides and acids emitted when heated to decomposition. Avoid nitric acid. Unstable, avoid oxygen, heat, elevated pressures. Hazardous polymerization may occur. Avoid contact with alkaline materials such as caustic ammonia or amines, or at elevated temperatures.
Combustion productsFire will produce irritating, corrosive and/or toxic gases.
NFPAHealth4
 Flammability3 
 Reactivity2 

Health.
Poison_Class2
Exposure effects Seizures have been observed as a terminal event in exposed rats. Chronically exposed Russian workers developed unspecified sexual disturbances, decreased androgenous function of the male endocrine glands, and menstrual disturbances.
   IngestionHarmful if swallowed.
   InhalationCauses respiratory tract irritation. May cause irritation of the respiratory tract with burning pain in the nose and throat, coughing, wheezing, shortness of breath and pulmonary edema. Inhalation may be fatal as a result of spasm, inflammation, edema of the larynx and bronchi, chemical pneumonitis and pulmonary edema. Toxic if inhaled.
   SkinCauses skin irritation. May cause skin sensitization, an allergic reaction, which becomes evident upon re-exposure to this material. Substance is rapidly absorbed through the skin. Causes redness and pain.
   Eyes Causes eye irritation. Contact with liquid or vapor causes severe burns and possible irreversible eye damage. Lachrymator. Causes redness and pain. Lachrymator.

First aid
 
   IngestionInduce vomiting. Get medical aid immediately. Wash mouth out with water.
   InhalationGet medical aid immediately. Remove from exposure to fresh air immediately. If not breathing, give artificial respiration. If breathing is difficult, give oxygen.
   Skin Get medical aid immediately. Immediately flush skin with plenty of soap and water for at least 15 minutes while removing contaminated clothing and shoes.
   EyesImmediately flush eyes with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes, occasionally lifting the upper and lower eyelids. Get medical aid immediately.

Transport.
UN number1143
Response guide131
Hazard class 6.1
Packing GroupI  
USCG Compatatibility Group 19. Aldehydes