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2-Methyl-2-pentenoic acid

SKU 90036724 CAS 3142-72-1 Available on enquiry

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2-Methyl-2-pentenoic acid is an unsaturated carboxylic acid primarily utilized as a flavoring agent and chemical intermediate. This compound is identified by CAS number 3142-72-1 and carries no signal word. Molekula supplies 2-Methyl-2-pentenoic acid from research to bulk quantities with full documentation and ISO 9001:2015 traceability.

This substance is available from Molekula on enquiry. Full specification, Safety Data Sheet and Certificate of Analysis documentation are provided with your quotation once our team confirms the grade and pack size you need.

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Overview

SKU: 90036724
CAS Number: 3142-72-1
IUPAC Name: 2-methylpent-2-enoic acid
Exact Mass: 114.0681
SMILES: CCC=C(C)C(=O)O
InChIKey: JJYWRQLLQAKNAD-UHFFFAOYSA-N
InChI: InChI=1S/C6H10O2/c1-3-4-5(2)6(7)8/h4H,3H2,1-2H3,(H,7,8)
PubChem CID: 18458

Synonyms

2-Methylpent-2-en-1-oic acid
2-methylpent-2-enoic acid
2-Pentenoic acid, 2-methyl-
JJYWRQLLQAKNAD-UHFFFAOYSA-N
methylpent-2-enoic acid
Pentenoic acid, 2-methyl-
s6327
Strawberriff

Literature values

Published physical properties of the substance, not batch specifications.

Boiling Point: 123-125 °C (30 mmHg)
Solubility (other solvents): Slightly soluble in water; soluble in chloroform, carbon disulfide, ether

Source: PubChem CID 18458 (Joint FAO/WHO Expert Committee on Food Additives (JECFA))

Frequently asked questions

What is 2-Methyl-2-pentenoic acid used for?

2-Methyl-2-pentenoic acid is primarily used as a chemical intermediate in organic synthesis and as a flavoring agent in the food industry.

What is the chemical formula and molecular weight of this product?

The chemical formula is C6H10O2 and the molecular weight is 114.14 g/mol.

How should 2-Methyl-2-pentenoic acid be stored?

It should be stored in a cool, dry place in a tightly sealed container, away from incompatible substances.

What grade of 2-Methyl-2-pentenoic acid is available?

Please contact our sales team to confirm the current purity specifications and available grades for this product.

Can Molekula supply this product in bulk?

Yes, Molekula can supply 2-Methyl-2-pentenoic acid in bulk quantities tailored to your specific requirements.

What documentation comes with the order?

Each order is supplied with a Certificate of Analysis (CoA) and a Safety Data Sheet (SDS).

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Molekula has supplied fine chemicals and biochemicals since 1999, and its facilities are ISO 9001:2015 and ISO 14001:2015 certified. Every dispatched batch is logged with a batch number and matched to a Certificate of Analysis, and Safety Data Sheets are available in five languages.