B22226 3-Methyl-2-butenal, 97%

CAS Number

107-86-8

Synonyms

3,3-Dimethylacrolein

Senecialdehyde

SDS Certificate of Analysis Product Specification Technical Inquiry

Stock No.	Size	Price ($)
B22226-06	5g	56.20
B22226-14	25g	166.00
B22226-22	100g	558.00

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3-Methyl-2-butenal, 97%

MDL

MFCD00010291

EINECS

203-527-6

Chemical Properties

Formula

C₅H₈O

Formula Weight

84.12

Melting point

-20°

Boiling Point

136°

Flash Point

37°(99°F)

Density

0.88

Refractive Index

1.4613

Storage & Sensitivity

Keep Cold. Air Sensitive. Store under Nitrogen.

Solubility

Soluble in water (110g/L).

Applications

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.

Notes

Air sensitive. Store away from strong oxidizing agents, air, heat.

Literature References

Brian G. Brownlee; Ross H. Hall; C. Dennis Whitty. 3-Methyl-2-butenal: An Enzymatic Degradation Product of the Cytokinin, N6-(Δ2-Isopentenyl)adenine. Canadian Journal of Biochemistry. 1975, 53 (1), 37-41.

Akshay Waghray; Jian Wang, Rachid Oukaci; Donna G. Blackmond. Influence of alkali promoters in the selective hydrogenation of 3-methyl-2-butenal over ruthenium/silica catalysts. J. Phys. Chem. 1992, 96 (14), 5954-5959.

GHS Hazard and Precautionary Statements

Hazard Statements: H226-H302-H314-H317-H331

Flammable liquid and vapour. Harmful if swallowed. Causes severe skin burns and eye damage. May cause an allergic skin reaction. Toxic if inhaled.

Precautionary Statements: P210-P233-P235-P240-P241-P242-P243-P260-P264b-P270-P271-P272-P280-P303+P361+P353-P304+P340-P305+P351+P338-P310-P330-P331-P333+P313-P363-P370+P378q-P501c

Keep away from heat/sparks/open flames/hot surfaces. - No smoking. Keep container tightly closed. Keep cool. Ground/bond container and receiving equipment. Use explosion-proof electrical/ventilating/lighting/ equipment. Use only non-sparking tools. Take precautionary measures against static discharge. Do not breathe dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray. Wash face, hands and any exposed skin thoroughly after handling Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product. Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area. Contaminated work clothing should not be allowed out of the workplace. Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection. IF ON SKIN (or hair): Remove/Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water/shower. IF INHALED: Remove to fresh air and keep at rest in a position comfortable for breathing. IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician. Rinse mouth. Do NOT induce vomiting. If skin irritation or rash occurs: Get medical advice/attention. Wash contaminated clothing before reuse. In case of fire: Use CO2, dry chemical, or foam Dispose of contents/ container to an approved waste disposal plant