Description

Propionaldehyde Oxime is a versatile organic intermediate with significant utility in synthetic chemistry. Its oxime functional group makes it a valuable precursor for the synthesis of nitriles, amides, and various nitrogen-containing heterocycles. This compound is essential for researchers and manufacturers in the agrochemical, pharmaceutical, and polymer industries seeking to build complex molecular architectures.

Application

• Agrochemical Intermediate: Serves as a key building block in the synthesis of specific herbicides, insecticides, and plant growth regulators.
• Pharmaceutical Synthesis: Used as a precursor in the production of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and fine chemicals, particularly those requiring nitrile or amide functionalities.
• Polymer Industry: Acts as a cross-linking agent, stabilizer, or monomer modifier in specialty polymer formulations.
• Organic Synthesis Reagent: Employed in Beckmann and other rearrangement reactions to generate amides and in the preparation of nitrile oxides for 1,3-dipolar cycloadditions.
• Metal Chelation and Extraction: Utilized in analytical chemistry and hydrometallurgy for the selective chelation and separation of specific metal ions.
• Corrosion Inhibition: Incorporated into formulations for metal surface treatment and protection due to its ability to form protective layers.

Basic Information

Product Name	Propionaldehyde Oxime
CAS No.	627-39-4
Molecular Formula	C₃H₇NO
Molecular Weight	73.09 g/mol
Synonyms	Propanal Oxime; Propionaldoxime; 1-Propanone, Oxime; Aldoxime, Propyl-; NSC 66499; Propionaldehyde, Oxime; Oxime of Propionaldehyde; Methyl Ethyl Ketoxime (isomer)
EINECS	210-985-0

Quality Control

Our Propionaldehyde Oxime is manufactured under a strict quality management system. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including chromatographic purity assays and identity confirmation, to ensure it meets precise customer specifications and industry standards. Certificates of Analysis (COA) documenting purity, physical properties, and impurity profiles are provided with every shipment.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area away from heat sources and incompatible materials. Due to its sensitivity, the product should be kept under an inert atmosphere (e.g., nitrogen) to prevent oxidation. Recommended storage temperature is 2-8°C for long-term stability.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (GC/HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%
Refractive Index (n20D)	1.4320 - 1.4360
Boiling Point	~ 130-135 °C
Density (20°C)	~ 0.92 g/mL

Note: Specifications can be tailored. Please contact us for the detailed technical data sheet of a specific grade.