2,2-Dimethyl-4-pentenal
- CAS NO.:5497-67-6
- Empirical Formula: C7H12O
- Molecular Weight: 112.17
- MDL number: MFCD00010699
- EINECS: 226-834-7
- SAFETY DATA SHEET (SDS)
- Update Date: 2026-05-28 04:43:45
What is 2,2-Dimethyl-4-pentenal?
Chemical properties
clear colorless to light yellow liquid
The Uses of 2,2-Dimethyl-4-pentenal
2,2-Dimethyl-4-pentenal has been used:
- as electrophile in the synthesis of rearranged bicyclo[6.3.0]undecane isoprenoid skeleton of cyclooctenoid sesquiterpene dactylol and 3a-epi-dactylol
- in the preparation of imine ligand via condensation with primary amine
Synthesis Reference(s)
Organic Syntheses, Coll. Vol. 7, p. 177, 1990
Synthetic Communications, 10, p. 273, 1980 DOI: 10.1080/00397918008062750
Tetrahedron Letters, 14, p. 3, 1973
Properties of 2,2-Dimethyl-4-pentenal
| Melting point: | -53.35°C (estimate) |
| Boiling point: | 124-125 °C (lit.) |
| Density | 0.825 g/mL at 25 °C (lit.) |
| refractive index | n |
| Flash point: | 65 °F |
| storage temp. | 2-8°C |
| form | Liquid |
| color | Clear colorless to light yellow |
| NIST Chemistry Reference | 4-Pentenal, 2,2-dimethyl-(5497-67-6) |
Safety information for 2,2-Dimethyl-4-pentenal
| Signal word | Danger |
| Pictogram(s) |
![]() Flame Flammables GHS02 ![]() Exclamation Mark Irritant GHS07 |
| GHS Hazard Statements |
H225:Flammable liquids H302:Acute toxicity,oral H315:Skin corrosion/irritation H319:Serious eye damage/eye irritation H335:Specific target organ toxicity, single exposure;Respiratory tract irritation |
| Precautionary Statement Codes |
P210:Keep away from heat/sparks/open flames/hot surfaces. — No smoking. P280:Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection. P305+P351+P338:IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continuerinsing. P337+P313:IF eye irritation persists: Get medical advice/attention. P403+P235:Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep cool. |
Computed Descriptors for 2,2-Dimethyl-4-pentenal
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