Methyl 3-methyl-2-butenoate
Synonym(s):Methyl 3,3-dimethylacrylate
- CAS NO.:924-50-5
- Empirical Formula: C6H10O2
- Molecular Weight: 114.14
- MDL number: MFCD00043940
- EINECS: 213-107-4
- SAFETY DATA SHEET (SDS)
- Update Date: 2025-01-27 09:38:02

What is Methyl 3-methyl-2-butenoate?
Chemical properties
Colorless liquid
The Uses of Methyl 3-methyl-2-butenoate
Methyl 3,3-dimethylacrylate is an important raw material and intermediate used in organic synthesis, pharmaceuticals agrochemicals and dyestuff fields.
Synthesis Reference(s)
Journal of the American Chemical Society, 71, p. 3214, 1949 DOI: 10.1021/ja01177a079
General Description
Methyl 3-methyl-2-butenoate is an α,β-unsaturated ester. It is reported as overripe fruity, ethereal odorant, responsible for the aroma of snake fruit. Rate coefficients for the reaction between the NO3 radical and methyl 3-methyl-2-butenoate has been evaluated.
Properties of Methyl 3-methyl-2-butenoate
Melting point: | -41°C |
Boiling point: | 70-75 °C60 mm Hg(lit.) |
Density | 0.935 g/mL at 20 °C |
refractive index | n |
Flash point: | 99 °F |
storage temp. | under inert gas (nitrogen or Argon) at 2-8°C |
form | clear liquid |
color | Colorless to Almost colorless |
Water Solubility | Soluble in chloroform. Insoluble in water, |
Sensitive | Light Sensitive |
λmax | 216nm(CH3CN)(lit.) |
BRN | 1741592 |
CAS DataBase Reference | 924-50-5(CAS DataBase Reference) |
NIST Chemistry Reference | 2-Butenoic acid, 3-methyl-, methyl ester(924-50-5) |
EPA Substance Registry System | 2-Butenoic acid, 3-methyl-, methyl ester (924-50-5) |
Safety information for Methyl 3-methyl-2-butenoate
Signal word | Warning |
Pictogram(s) |
![]() Flame Flammables GHS02 |
GHS Hazard Statements |
H226:Flammable liquids |
Precautionary Statement Codes |
P210:Keep away from heat/sparks/open flames/hot surfaces. — No smoking. P240:Ground/bond container and receiving equipment. P241:Use explosion-proof electrical/ventilating/lighting/…/equipment. P303+P361+P353:IF ON SKIN (or hair): Remove/Take off Immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse SKIN with water/shower. |
Computed Descriptors for Methyl 3-methyl-2-butenoate
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