2-Methylpentanal

Name: 2-Methylpentanal
Brand: Vaqora Chemicals
SKU: VQ-049495

About 2-Methylpentanal

Vaqora Chemicals supplies 2-Methylpentanal, a carbonyl building block registered under CAS number 123-15-9. Its molecular formula is C6H12O and its molecular weight is 100.16 g/mol. Alternative names: 2-Methylvaleraldehyde and Methyl valeraldehyde.

Store in a tightly closed container in a cool, dry and well-ventilated place. Under GHS it is labelled “Danger”, so handle it with suitable PPE and consult the SDS.

It is commonly used for organic synthesis, condensation and reductive amination and API intermediates. Buyers come mainly from pharmaceutical manufacturing and academic and industrial research.

Vaqora Chemicals supplies 2-Methylpentanal in 100 mg, 250 mg, 1 g and 5 g packs, each shipped with a Certificate of Analysis (COA), and exports worldwide. SDS and detailed specification sheets can be requested with your quotation. Custom pack sizes, bulk quantities and specific analytical data can be arranged on request.

Typical applications

Organic synthesis
Condensation & reductive amination
API intermediates

Industries

Specifications & identifiers

Chemical identifiers
Product name	2-Methylpentanal
Catalogue No.	VQ-049495
CAS Number	123-15-9
IUPAC name	2-methylpentanal
Molecular formula	C₆H₁₂O
Molecular weight	100.16 g/mol
Exact mass	100.0888
InChIKey	FTZILAQGHINQQR-UHFFFAOYSA-N
SMILES	CCCC(C)C=O
PubChem CID	31245

Physical properties
Physical form	Other
LogP (XLogP3)	1.7
H-bond donors / acceptors	0 / 1
TPSA	17.1 Å²
Synonyms	2-Methylvaleraldehyde, Methyl valeraldehyde, Pentanal, 2-methyl-, 2-Formylpentane, Valeraldehyde, 2-methyl-, 2-Methylvaleric aldehyde, alpha-Methylpentanal, alpha-Methylpentenal, .alpha.-Methylpentanal, alpha-Methylvaleraldehyde, 2Formylpentane

Safety & hazard information (GHS)

Flammable

Harmful / irritant

Signal word: Danger

Hazard statements

H225Highly flammable liquid and vapor
H315Causes skin irritation
H319Causes serious eye irritation
H412Harmful to aquatic life with long lasting effects

Precautionary statements: P210, P233, P240, P241, P242, P243, P264, P264 + P265, P273, P280, P302 + P352, P303 + P361 + P353, P305 + P351 + P338, P321, P332 + P317, P337 + P317, P362 + P364, P370 + P378, P403 + P235, P501

Classification is indicative (aggregated GHS notifications) and may vary by grade and concentration. Always refer to the SDS supplied with your lot.

Documents

Safety Data Sheet (SDS)16-section GHS · on request Certificate of AnalysisTypical / batch COA · on request Specification sheetTDS / MOA · on request

Frequently asked questions

What is the CAS number of 2-Methylpentanal?

The CAS Registry Number of 2-Methylpentanal is 123-15-9. It is also known as 2-Methylvaleraldehyde, Methyl valeraldehyde, Pentanal, 2-methyl-.

What is the molecular formula and molecular weight of 2-Methylpentanal?

2-Methylpentanal has the molecular formula C6H12O and a molecular weight of 100.16 g/mol. Its IUPAC name is 2-methylpentanal.

Which grade and pack sizes of 2-Methylpentanal can I order?

We supply 2-Methylpentanal, in 100 mg, 250 mg, 1 g, 5 g packs. Larger bulk quantities and custom packing are quoted on request.

Do you provide a COA and SDS with 2-Methylpentanal?

Yes. Every lot of 2-Methylpentanal is shipped with a batch-specific Certificate of Analysis, and a 16-section GHS Safety Data Sheet is provided with the quotation and the shipment.

Can 2-Methylpentanal be shipped internationally?

Yes. 2-Methylpentanal is classified as hazardous, so it is packed in UN-approved packaging and shipped as dangerous goods under IATA/IMDG rules. We export worldwide on EXW, FOB, CIF and DAP terms.