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crotonaldehyde; 2-butenal [1] (E)-2-butenal; (E)-crotonaldehyde [2]

CAS 4170-30-3 · C4H6O
Hazard class
Danger — Flammable, Health hazard, Toxic, Corrosive, Environmental hazard
Pictograms
FlammableHealth hazardToxicCorrosiveEnvironmental hazard
H-statements
  • H225 Highly flammable liquid and vapour
  • H341 Suspected of causing genetic defects
  • H330 Fatal if inhaled
  • H311 Toxic in contact with skin
  • H301 Toxic if swallowed
  • H335 May cause respiratory irritation
  • H373 May cause damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure
  • H315 Causes skin irritation
  • H318 Causes serious eye damage
  • H400 Very toxic to aquatic life
Common uses (US EPA CDR)
Intermediate
Workplace exposure limits
NIOSH REL TWA 2 ppm (6 mg/m3) (Aldehydes)
OSHA PEL TWA 2 ppm (6 mg/m3)
IDLH 50 ppm
Occupational exposure limits — NIOSH Pocket Guide.
Synonyms
CROTONALDEHYDE · 2-Butenal · Crotonal · Crotylaldehyde · (E)-but-2-enal · (2E)-but-2-enal · Crotonic aldehyde · Methylpropenal
Molecular weight
70.09 g/mol
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Flammable · Health hazard · Toxic · Corrosive · Environmental hazard
Data source
Harmonised classification ECHA — EU CLP Annex VI
Legally binding EU classification adopted by ECHA under CLP Annex VI — the highest-confidence GHS source.
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