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HomeProduct name list3-Methyl-2-butenal

3-Methyl-2-butenal

Synonym(s):3,3-Dimethylacrolein;3,3-Dimethylacrylaldehyde;3-Methylcrotonaldehyde;Prenal;Senecialdehyde

  • CAS NO.:107-86-8
  • Empirical Formula: C5H8O
  • Molecular Weight: 84.12
  • MDL number: MFCD00010291
  • EINECS: 203-527-6
  • SAFETY DATA SHEET (SDS)
  • Update Date: 2024-12-18 14:15:32
3-Methyl-2-butenal Structural

What is 3-Methyl-2-butenal?

Description

3-Methyl-2-butenal has an almond odor.

Chemical properties

clear colorless to light yellow liquid

Chemical properties

3-Methyl-2-butenal has an almond odor

The Uses of 3-Methyl-2-butenal

3-Methyl-2-butenal is used in small quantities as food flavor in alcoholic beverages, chewing gums, confection frosting, frozen dairy, fruit ice, gelatin pudding, hard and soft candy and jam jelly. Used in daily flavor, and cosmetic flavor in perfumes. A starting material for the synthesis of vitamin A.

Definition

ChEBI: An enal consisting of but-2-ene with a methyl substituent at position 3 and an oxo group at position 1.

Taste threshold values

Taste characteristics at 25 ppm: sweet, fruity and green with a nutty and cherry background.

General Description

3-Methylcrotonaldehyde is an α, β-unsaturated aldehyde. Electrochemical dimerization of 3-methylcrotonaldehyde was reported. The hydrogenation of 3-methylcrotonaldehyde over Ru, Pt and Rh was investigated.

Purification Methods

This flammable oil oxidises readily and should be fractionated under N2. It should be stored under N2 and/or vacuum. The UV has max at 235.5nm. The semicarbazone has m 221-222o (from MeOH) and the 2,4-dinitrophenylhydrazone has m 184-185o (from MeOH). [Forbes & Skilton J Org Chem 24 436 1959, Beilstein 1 III 2990, 1 IV 3464.]

Properties of 3-Methyl-2-butenal

Melting point: -20°C
Boiling point: 133-135 °C (lit.)
Density  0.878 g/mL at 20 °C 0.872 g/mL at 25 °C (lit.)
vapor pressure  7 mm Hg ( 20 °C)
refractive index  n20/D 1.462(lit.)
FEMA  3646 | 3-METHYL-2-BUTENAL
Flash point: 93 °F
storage temp.  2-8°C
solubility  soluble
form  Liquid
color  Clear colorless to light yellow
Odor at 1.00 % in dipropylene glycol. sweet fruity pungent brown nutty almond cherry
Water Solubility  soluble
Sensitive  Air Sensitive
Merck  14,8448
JECFA Number 1202
BRN  1734740
CAS DataBase Reference 107-86-8(CAS DataBase Reference)
NIST Chemistry Reference 3-methyl-2-butenal(107-86-8)
EPA Substance Registry System 2-Butenal, 3-methyl- (107-86-8)

Safety information for 3-Methyl-2-butenal

Signal word Danger
Pictogram(s)
ghs
Flame
Flammables
GHS02
ghs
Corrosion
Corrosives
GHS05
ghs
Skull and Crossbones
Acute Toxicity
GHS06
GHS Hazard Statements H226:Flammable liquids
H302:Acute toxicity,oral
H314:Skin corrosion/irritation
H317:Sensitisation, Skin
H331:Acute toxicity,inhalation
Precautionary Statement Codes P210:Keep away from heat/sparks/open flames/hot surfaces. — No smoking.
P280:Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.
P301+P312:IF SWALLOWED: call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician IF you feel unwell.
P303+P361+P353:IF ON SKIN (or hair): Remove/Take off Immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse SKIN with water/shower.
P305+P351+P338:IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continuerinsing.

Computed Descriptors for 3-Methyl-2-butenal

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