What Is Crotonaldehyde?
Crotonaldehyde is an unsaturated aldehyde with the formula C₄H₆O. It is a clear, colourless to pale yellow liquid with a sharp, suffocating smell. It is flammable and toxic, so it is always stored and moved with care.
Industry values it because it has two reactive sites, a double bond and an aldehyde group. That makes it a useful building block for many other chemicals. You can read the full chemical profile on PubChem.
Why Buyers Choose Us as Their Crotonaldehyde Manufacturer/Distributer in Maharashtra
With a hazardous chemical, a missed delivery or a poorly documented shipment can stop production and create legal trouble. This is what we concentrate on:
- Batch-wise quality reports: A COA with purity and key parameters goes with each lot.
- Stabilised material: Supplied with the inhibitor needed for safe storage, as agreed in your specification.
- Documentation in order: SDS, GST invoice and transport papers ready with every dispatch.
- Maharashtra advantage: Close to the chemical and pharma clusters of Mumbai, Thane, Raigad, Pune, Aurangabad and Nagpur, so transit is shorter.
- Practical technical support: Questions on handling, storage or compatibility get answered by people who know the product.
Where Crotonaldehyde Is Used
These are the main uses we see from industrial buyers:
- Sorbic acid and potassium sorbate: a major route for these food and cosmetic preservatives.
- Crotonic acid and its derivatives: used in polymers, resins and coatings.
- Pharmaceutical and fine chemical intermediates: including quinaldine-type compounds.
- Rubber and antioxidant chemicals: used in the making of certain additives.
- Specialty solvents: for example, in producing 3-methoxybutanol and related products.
- Leather and tanning chemistry: as a reactive intermediate in some processes.
Product Specifications
| Parameter | Details |
|---|---|
| Chemical name | Crotonaldehyde (2-Butenal) |
| Molecular formula | C₄H₆O |
| Molecular weight | 70.09 g/mol |
| Appearance | Colourless to pale yellow liquid |
| Odour | Sharp, pungent |
How to Order from Our Maharashtra Facility
- Share your requirement with grade, quantity and delivery location through our Contact page.
- We send the specification, price and lead time.
- Once you approve any sample or technical details, we confirm the order.
- The material is dispatched in approved packaging with COA, SDS and invoice.
Buying every month? Ask about our regular supply plan.
Safe Handling, Storage and Compliance
Crotonaldehyde is highly flammable, toxic if inhaled or absorbed and irritating to the eyes and skin. Please follow these basics:
- Store in a cool, well-ventilated, approved area, away from heat, sparks, oxidisers, acids and bases.
- Keep containers tightly closed and properly earthed during transfer.
- Use chemical-resistant gloves, splash goggles and suitable respiratory protection.
- Never handle it without reading the SDS first.
Storage and transport of flammable liquids fall under Indian rules, so check with PESO and the Maharashtra Pollution Control Board about the approvals your site needs.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Who is a reliable crotonaldehyde manufacturer/distributer in Maharashtra?
A good supplier gives you consistent quality, complete safety documents, legal and safe transport, and dependable delivery. Shivam Industries offers this from Maharashtra and ships to the rest of India.
What is crotonaldehyde used for?
Mainly as an intermediate. It is used to make sorbic acid, crotonic acid, rubber chemicals, pharmaceutical intermediates and some specialty solvents.
What is the CAS number of crotonaldehyde?
The common CAS number is 4170-30-3 for the commercial cis/trans mixture. The trans isomer is listed under 123-73-9.
Is crotonaldehyde hazardous?
Yes. It is flammable, toxic and a strong irritant. It must be stored, handled and transported according to its SDS and local hazardous-chemical rules.
Do you supply stabilised crotonaldehyde?
Yes, we can supply stabilised material as per your specification. Tell us your requirement when you enquire.
What documents come with each order?
A COA, SDS and GST invoice, along with the transport documents needed for hazardous goods.
Do you deliver outside Maharashtra?
Yes. We deliver across India, including Gujarat, Karnataka, Telangana, Madhya Pradesh and Delhi NCR, subject to route and regulatory requirements.
What is the minimum order quantity?
It depends on grade and packing. Contact us with your requirement and we will confirm.
Need a trusted crotonaldehyde manufacturer/distributer in Maharashtra? Send us your requirement and we will come back with specifications and a quote, usually within one working day.