Acetaldehyde, classified as GC Grade, is a colorless liquid characterized by a strong, fruity scent. Its chemical formula is CH3CHO, and it is commonly referred to as Ethanal. This compound is miscible with water, ethanol, ether, and a range of other organic solvents. Due to its remarkable volatility and reactivity, it serves as a high-purity organic compound predominantly utilized in gas chromatography (GC) and various analytical applications.
Bluster product line was created to satisfy the demanding requirements of Gas Chromatography (GC) and GC-Headspace analysis. The ECD, FID, and MS detection are exhaustively checked. Bluster products are developed for the highest analytical accuracy – meticulously tested in ECD, FID, and MS detection while optimizing the signal-to-noise ratio for vital retention times. Bluster's solvents comply with the Ph. Eur., USP, and EPA regulations and are specifically intended for headspace gas chromatography applications such as residual solvent analysis in pharmaceuticals, excipients, and pesticide residue analysis. Bluster’s remarkable production process allows the company to provide exceptionally pure solvents in smaller, more convenient packaging, enabling for timely and economical shipping without compromising quality. These solvents deliver Bluster’s customers precise, reliable, and reproducible analytical results.
Application :
- Acetaldehyde GC is often used as a calibration or reference standard in GC for the analysis of volatile organic compounds (VOCs), aldehydes, and other carbonyl-containing compounds.
- It is mainly used in manufacturing acetic acid.
Key features :
- High purity that ensures very low levels of impurities
- Low boiling point and high volatility
- Gives reproducible results