Aldol
Description
Clear, syrupy liquid formed from the condensation of Acetaldehyde in an aqueous solution of Sodium hydroxide. Aldol is used in rubber vulcanization, perfumes, engraving, on printer's rollers, as a dyeing assistant, in synthetic polymers, as a solvent, and as a fungicide.
Synonyms and Related Terms
acetaldol; 3-hydroxybutyraldehyde; 3-hydroxybutanal; aldol adduct;
Other Properties
Miscible with water, ethanol and ether.
| Composition | CH3CH2OCH2CHO |
|---|---|
| Density | 1.1098 |
| Molecular Weight | mol. wt. = 88.11 |
| Boiling Point | 83 |
Hazards and Safety
Combustible; moderate fire risk. Acts as a sedative when ingested.
Authority
- G.S.Brady, Materials Handbook, McGraw-Hill Book Co., New York, 1971 Comment: p. 24
- The Merck Index, Martha Windholz (ed.), Merck Research Labs, Rahway NJ, 10th edition, 1983 Comment: entry 225