Aldoxime
Also known as Acetaldehyde oxime, Acetaldehyde, oxime, USAF AM-5
Key facts
What buyers check first
- Appearance
- Needles
- Melting point
- 45 °C
- Boiling point
- 115 °C
- Density
- 0.9656 at 20 °C/4 °C
- Solubility
- Very soluble in water
- HS code
- 292800
- Category
- Nitriles, nitro and azo compounds
- UN number
- UN 2332

What is Aldoxime?
Plain description, key identifiers and synonyms
Acetaldehyde oxime appears as a colorless liquid with a pungent odor. Has two crystalline modifications, one melting at 12 °C and the other at 46.5 °C.
Identifiers
Registry numbers, names and line notations, tap to copy
- IUPAC name
- N-ethylidenehydroxylamine
- CAS number
- 107-29-9 CAS number cross-checked
- EC number
- 203-479-6
- Molecular formula
- C2H5NO
- InChIKey
- FZENGILVLUJGJX-UHFFFAOYSA-N
- InChI
- InChI=1S/C2H5NO/c1-2-3-4/h2,4H,1H3
- SMILES (canonical and isomeric)
- CC=NO
Synonyms
- Acetaldehyde oxime
- Acetaldehyde, oxime
- USAF AM-5
- Ethylidenehydroxylamine
- Hydroiminoethane
- Acetaldoxime
- N-ethylidenehydroxylamine
- Acetaldoxime,syn & anti
- (1E)-Ethanal oxime #
- acetoaldoxime
- methylnitrone
- UN 2332
- (EZ)-acetaldehyde oxime
- (E)-N-ethylidenehydroxylamine
Physical and chemical properties
Measured values and descriptors computed from the structure
Physical and chemical properties
Measured values, check the supplier specification for your grade
| Appearance | Needlesexp.Measured value |
|---|---|
| Melting point | 45 °Cexp.Measured value |
| Boiling point | 115 °Cexp.Measured value |
| Density | 0.9656 at 20 °C/4 °Cexp.Measured value |
| Solubility | Very soluble in waterexp.Measured value |
| Vapour pressure | 9.9 mm Hg at 25 °C /Extrapolated to super-cooled liquid/, 5.0 mm Hg at 25 °C /Extrapolated to solid/exp.Measured value |
Values vary by grade. Ask suppliers for the COA or TDS of the batch you buy.
Computed descriptors
Calculated from the structure, useful for screening and formulation
| Molecular weight | 59.07 g/molcalc.Computed value |
|---|---|
| Exact mass | 59.0371 Dacalc.Computed value |
| LogP (octanol/water) | 0.47calc.Computed value |
| Topological polar surface area | 32.59 Ųcalc.Computed value |
| Hydrogen bond donors | 1calc.Computed value |
| Hydrogen bond acceptors | 2calc.Computed value |
| Rotatable bonds | 0calc.Computed value |
| Heavy atoms | 4calc.Computed value |
| Rings | 0calc.Computed value |
| Aromatic rings | 0calc.Computed value |
| Fraction sp3 carbons | 0.5calc.Computed value |
| Formal charge | 0calc.Computed value |
| Stereocentres | 0calc.Computed value |
| Lipinski rule of five | Passes (0 violations)calc.Computed value |
Calculated for screening. Confirm critical figures with the supplier.
Safety and hazards
GHS classification summary, not a safety data sheet
Hazard statements
- H226Flammable liquid and vapour.
- H302Harmful if swallowed.
- H319Causes serious eye irritation.
- H332Harmful if inhaled.
- H373May cause damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure.
- H412Harmful to aquatic life with long lasting effects.
Precautionary statements (25)
- P210Keep away from heat, hot surfaces, sparks, open flames and other ignition sources. No smoking.
- P233Keep container tightly closed.
- P240Ground and bond container and receiving equipment.
- P241Use explosion-proof electrical, ventilating and lighting equipment.
- P242Use non-sparking tools.
- P243Take action to prevent static discharges.
- P260Do not breathe dust, fume, gas, mist, vapours or spray.
- P261Avoid breathing dust, fume, gas, mist, vapours or spray.
- P264Wash skin thoroughly after handling.
- P264 + P265Wash skin thoroughly after handling. Do not touch eyes.
- P270Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product.
- P271Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area.
- P273Avoid release to the environment.
- P280Wear protective gloves, protective clothing, eye protection and face protection.
- P301 + P317If swallowed: Get medical help.
- P303 + P361 + P353If on skin (or hair): Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water or shower.
- P304 + P340If inhaled: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing.
- P305 + P351 + P338If in eyes: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing.
- P317Get medical help.
- P319Get medical help if you feel unwell.
- P330Rinse mouth.
- P337 + P317If eye irritation persists: Get medical help.
- P370 + P378In case of fire: Use appropriate media to extinguish.
- P403 + P235Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep cool.
- P501Dispose of contents and container in accordance with local regulations.
- UN number
- UN 2332
- Transport hazard class
- 3
- Packing group
- III
GHS classification summary, not a safety data sheet (SDS). Classifications can differ by supplier, grade and concentration. Always check the supplier's SDS.
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Uses and applications
What the substance is used for, by industry and function
It is the intermediate of synthetizing pesticides methom, thiodicarb and alanycarb, it can also be used in organic synthesis.
Industrial uses: Solvent.
Consumer uses: Solvent.
Roles
- eukaryotic metabolite
- metabolite
- plant metabolite
How it is made
Donaruma, United States of America patent 2763686 (1956 to du Pont).
Regulatory status
Inventories, regulations and trade controls that list this substance
United States
- TSCA inventory (USA)Status: Active in US commerce
HS code and trade data
Customs classification and reported world trade statistics
Global trade
World import and export statistics for the HS code Aldoxime is traded under.
Organic derivatives of hydrazine or of hydroxylamine
- Switzerland * partner reported44.0%
- China18.4%
- Italy9.4%
- Brazil21.8%
- United States12.8%
- Italy10.8%
* Partner reported figures, a lower bound.
The HS code shown for Aldoxime is indicative (it was assigned by structure rules). Confirm the classification with your customs broker before shipping.
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