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2-methylbutyraldehyde

2-methylbutyraldehyde

[¦tü ‚meth·əl‚byüd·ə′ral·də‚hīd]
(organic chemistry)
CH3CH2CH(CH3)CHO A combustible liquid with a boiling point of 92.93°C; soluble in alcohol and ether; used as a brightener in electroplating. Also known as 2-methylbutanal.
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