3-Hydroxybutanal

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3-Hydroxybutanal
Skeletal formula of 3-hydroxybutanal
Names
IUPAC name
3-Hydroxybutanal[1]
Identifiers
107-89-1 N
3D model (Jmol) Interactive image
ChemSpider 7609 YesY
18915429 (R) YesY
ECHA InfoCard 100.003.210
EC Number 203-530-2
MeSH 3-hydroxybutanal
PubChem 7897
13061653 (R)
UNII 8C6G962B53 N
Properties
C4H8O2
Molar mass 88.11 g·mol−1
Density 0.98 g/mL
Boiling point 162 °C (324 °F; 435 K)
Related compounds
Related aldehydes
Glycolaldehyde

Lactaldehyde

Except where otherwise noted, data are given for materials in their standard state (at 25 °C [77 °F], 100 kPa).
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Infobox references

3-Hydroxybutanal is an aldol formerly used in medicine as a hypnotic and sedative.[2]

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References[edit]

  1. ^ "3-hydroxybutanal - Compound Summary". PubChem Compound. USA: National Center for Biotechnology Information. 26 March 2005. Identification and Related Records. Retrieved 13 October 2011. 
  2. ^ Hans Brandenberger, Robert A. A. Maes. Analytical toxicology: for clinical, forensic, and pharmaceutical chemists. New York: de Gruyter, 1997.