4-Methyl-2-pentenoic acid, 98+%

Description

CAS: 10321-71-8 | C6H9O2 | 113.14 g/mol

4-Methyl-2-pentenoic acid is used in medical research and in chemicals synthesis. It is used as a flavoring agents in foods & cosmetics.

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Applications
4-Methyl-2-pentenoic acid is used in medical research and in chemicals synthesis. It is used as a flavoring agents in foods & cosmetics.

Solubility
Slightly soluble in water. Soluble in acetone, ether, ethanol.

Notes
Store in cool, dry conditions in a sealed container. Incompatible with oxidizing agents.

Specifications

Chemical Identifiers

• CAS: 10321-71-8
• Molecular Formula: C6H9O2
• Molecular Weight (g/mol): 113.14
• MDL Number: MFCD00043804
• InChI Key: QAOXMQCWUWZZNC-ONEGZZNKSA-M
• Synonym: 4-methyl-2-pentenoic acid, 4-methylpent-2-enoic acid, e-4-methylpent-2-enoic acid, 3-isopropyl acrylic acid, 2e-4-methylpent-2-enoic acid, 2-pentenoic acid, 4-methyl, unii-0qp1933ptd, 4-methylpent-2-en-1-oic acid, trans-4-methyl-2-pentenoic acid, e-4-methyl-2-pentenoic acid
• PubChem CID: 642039
• IUPAC Name: (E)-4-methylpent-2-enoic acid
• SMILES: CC(C)\C=C\C([O-])=O

• Density: 0.959
• Boiling Point: 212°C
• Flash Point: >100°C (212°F)
• Odor: Unpleasant
• Refractive Index: 1.4485
• Linear Formula: (CH₃)₂CHCH=CHCO₂H
• Quantity: 10 g
• UN Number: UN3265
• Solubility Information: Slightly soluble in water. Soluble in acetone,ether,ethanol.
• Formula Weight: 114.15
• Percent Purity: ≥98%
• Chemical Name or Material: 4-Methyl-2-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	233-706-4
TSCA	Yes
Recommended Storage	Ambient temperatures

SDS

RUO – Research Use Only