2-OXOBUTANALDEHYDE Property

LogP

0.095 (est)

EPA Substance Registry System

Butanal, 2-oxo- (4417-81-6)

Hazard and Precautionary Statements (GHS)

Symbol(GHS)

Signal word

Danger

Hazard statements

H225Highly Flammable liquid and vapour

H290May be corrosive to metals

H317May cause an allergic skin reaction

H319Causes serious eye irritation

H341Suspected of causing genetic defects

Precautionary statements

P201Obtain special instructions before use.

P202Do not handle until all safety precautions have been read and understood.

P210Keep away from heat/sparks/open flames/hot surfaces. — No smoking.

P234Keep only in original container.

P261Avoid breathing dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray.

P264Wash hands thoroughly after handling.

P264Wash skin thouroughly after handling.

P272Contaminated work clothing should not be allowed out of the workplace.

P280Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.

P302+P352IF ON SKIN: wash with plenty of soap and water.

P305+P351+P338IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continuerinsing.

P308+P313IF exposed or concerned: Get medical advice/attention.

P333+P313IF SKIN irritation or rash occurs: Get medical advice/attention.

P337+P313IF eye irritation persists: Get medical advice/attention.

P363Wash contaminated clothing before reuse.

P370+P378In case of fire: Use … for extinction.

P390Absorb spillage to prevent material damage.

P405Store locked up.

P406Store in corrosive resistant/… container with a resistant inner liner.

P501Dispose of contents/container to..…

2-OXOBUTANALDEHYDE Chemical Properties,Usage,Production

Uses

2-Oxobutanal was used as a reagent in the preparation of dipeptidyl enoates which may act as potent rhodesain inhibitors. It was under investigation as a mutagen that reacts with 2''-deoxyguanosine in model systems of lipid peroxidation to form an adduct.