2-Methyl-4-pentenoic acid, 98%

Description

CAS: 1575-74-2 | C6H10O2 | 114.144 g/mol

2-Methyl-4-pentenoic acid is used as raw material for fruit flavor or it is an enhancer of fruity fragrances.

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Applications
2-Methyl-4-pentenoic acid is used as raw material for fruit flavor or it is an enhancer of fruity fragrances.

Solubility
Slightly soluble in water

Notes
Hygroscopic. Store away from strong oxidizing agents. Keep container tightly closed. Store in cool, dry conditions in well sealed containers.

Specifications

Chemical Identifiers

• CAS: 1575-74-2
• Molecular Formula: C6H10O2
• Molecular Weight (g/mol): 114.144
• MDL Number: MFCD00015570
• InChI Key: HVRZYSHVZOELOH-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• Synonym: 2-methyl-4-pentenoic acid, 4-pentenoic acid, 2-methyl, 2-methylpent-4-en-1-oic acid, fema no. 3511, 2-methyl-4-pentenoicacid, methylallylacetic acid, acmc-209dg9, 2-methyl-pent-4-enoic acid, hvrzyshvzoeloh-uhfffaoysa, 2-methyl-4-pentenoic acid, fg
• PubChem CID: 549519
• IUPAC Name: 2-methylpent-4-enoic acid
• SMILES: CC(CC=C)C(=O)O

• Density: 0.95
• Boiling Point: 195°C
• Flash Point: 107°C (224°F)
• Odor: Characteristic
• Refractive Index: 1.431
• Quantity: 50 g
• UN Number: UN3265
• Beilstein: 1720987
• Sensitivity: Moisture sensitive
• Solubility Information: Slightly soluble in water
• Formula Weight: 114.15
• Percent Purity: 98%
• Chemical Name or Material: 2-Methyl-4-pentenoic acid

Safety and Handling

Hazard Category	H302-H314
Hazard Statement	GHS H Statement H314-H318 Causes severe skin burns and eye damage. Causes serious eye damage.
Precautionary Statement	P260-P264b-P270-P280-P303+P361+P353-P304+P340-P305+P351+P338-P310-P330-P331-P363-P501c
DOTInformation	Transport Hazard Class: 8; Packing Group: III; Proper Shipping Name: CORROSIVE LIQUID, ACIDIC, ORGANIC, N.O.S.
EINECSNumber	216-404-7
TSCA	Yes
Recommended Storage	Ambient temperatures

SDS

RUO – Research Use Only