4-Methyl-2-pentenoic acid, 98+%, Thermo Scientific Chemicals

Description

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

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
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
• Linear Formula: (CH₃)₂CHCH=CHCO₂H
• Refractive Index: 1.4485
• Quantity: 50 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

RUO – Research Use Only