B22226 3-Methyl-2-butenal, 97%

CAS Number

107-86-8

Synonyms

3,3-Dimethylacrolein

Senecialdehyde

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Size	Price ($)	Quantity	Availability
5g	53.50
25g	159.00
100g	536.00

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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

Sensitivity

Air Sensitive

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-H331-H315-H318-H317-H335

Flammable liquid and vapour. Harmful if swallowed. Toxic if inhaled. Causes skin irritation. Causes serious eye damage. May cause an allergic skin reaction. May cause respiratory irritation.

Precautionary Statements: P262-P280-P305+P351+P338-P304+P340-P310a

Do not get in eyes, on skin, or on clothing. Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection. IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. IF INHALED: Remove to fresh air and keep at rest in a position comfortable for breathing.