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Methyl allyl ketone

Methyl allyl ketone Structural

What is Methyl allyl ketone?

Chemical properties

Methyl allyl ketone, also known as 4-penten-2-one, is a colorless liquid with crotonaldehyde-like odor. Boiling point 107~108℃. Soluble in ethanol, ether, acetone, insoluble in water. This compound exhibits characteristics of both olefins and ketones. When subjected to acidic conditions, it undergoes isomerization into 3-penten-2-one.

The Uses of Methyl allyl ketone

Used as synthetic reagent, spice, food additive.

Definition

ChEBI: 4-penten-2-one is a methyl ketone that is pent-1-ene substituted by an oxo group at position 4. It has a role as a metabolite. It is a methyl ketone and an olefinic compound.

Preparation

Synthesized from 3-penten-2-one by heating isomerization in oxalic acid solution.

Properties of Methyl allyl ketone

Boiling point: 94℃
Density  0.814
refractive index  1.4210
Flash point: 11℃

Safety information for Methyl allyl ketone

Computed Descriptors for Methyl allyl ketone

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