trans-Crotonic acid, 98%

Description

CAS: 107-93-7 | C4H6O2 | 86.09 g/mol

trans-Crotonic acid is used in the copolymerization of crotonic acid hydrogel systems by using gamma-rays. The crosslinked copolymeric crotonic acid hydrogels release fertilizers and drugs that help to prevent environmental pollution.

This Thermo Scientific Chemicals brand product was originally part of the Alfa Aesar product portfolio. Some documentation and label information may refer to the legacy brand. The original Alfa Aesar product / item code or SKU reference has not changed as a part of the brand transition to Thermo Scientific Chemicals.

Applications
trans-Crotonic acid is used in the copolymerization of crotonic acid hydrogel systems by using gamma-rays. The crosslinked copolymeric crotonic acid hydrogels release fertilizers and drugs that help to prevent environmental pollution.

Solubility
Soluble in water.

Notes
Store in cool dry place in tightly closed container. With good ventilation. Store away from oxidizing agent.

Specifications

Chemical Identifiers

• CAS: 107-93-7
• Molecular Formula: C4H6O2
• Molecular Weight (g/mol): 86.09
• MDL Number: MFCD00002701
• InChI Key: LDHQCZJRKDOVOX-NSCUHMNNSA-N
• Synonym: crotonic acid, e-but-2-enoic acid, but-2-enoic acid, trans-2-butenoic acid, trans-crotonic acid, 3-methylacrylic acid, e-2-butenoic acid, 2-butenoic acid, 2e-but-2-enoic acid, e-crotonic acid
• PubChem CID: 637090
• ChEBI: CHEBI:41131
• IUPAC Name: (E)-but-2-enoic acid
• SMILES: CC=CC(=O)O

• Melting Point: 70°C to 74°C
• Density: 1.027
• Boiling Point: 128°C (100 mmHg)
• Flash Point: 87°C (188°F)
• Quantity: 25 g
• UN Number: UN2823
• Beilstein: 1719943
• Merck Index: 14,2597
• Solubility Information: Soluble in water.
• Formula Weight: 86.09
• Percent Purity: 98%
• Chemical Name or Material: trans-Crotonic acid

Safety and Handling

Hazard Category	H318
Hazard Statement	GHS H Statement H314-H318-H302 Causes severe skin burns and eye damage. Causes serious eye damage. Harmful if swallowed.
Precautionary Statement	P280-P305+P351+P338-P310
DOTInformation	Transport Hazard Class: 8; Packing Group: III; Proper Shipping Name: CROTONIC ACID, SOLID
EINECSNumber	203-533-9
RTECSNumber	GQ2800000
TSCA	No
Recommended Storage	Ambient temperatures

SDS

RUO – Research Use Only