4-Methyl-2-pentenoic acid
- CAS NO.:10321-71-8
- Empirical Formula: C6H10O2
- Molecular Weight: 114.14
- MDL number: MFCD00043804
- EINECS: 233-706-4
- SAFETY DATA SHEET (SDS)
- Update Date: 2026-10-27 18:05:33
What is 4-Methyl-2-pentenoic acid?
Chemical properties
clear yellow liquid
Chemical properties
Colorless liquid; fatty fruity aroma.
Occurrence
Reported found in black tea.
The Uses of 4-Methyl-2-pentenoic acid
4-Methyl-2-pentenoic Acid is useful in the development of photosensitive resin held to obtain an epoxy resin having a maleimide structure.
Definition
ChEBI: 4-Methyl-2-pentenoic acid is a methyl-branched fatty acid.
Properties of 4-Methyl-2-pentenoic acid
| Melting point: | 35°C |
| Boiling point: | 108 °C (15 mmHg) |
| Density | 0,955 g/cm3 |
| refractive index | 1.447-1.449 |
| FEMA | 4180 | 4-METHYLPENT-2-ENOIC ACID |
| Flash point: | >100°(212°F) |
| storage temp. | Refrigerator |
| form | clear liquid |
| pka | pK1:4.70 (25°C) |
| color | Colorless to Light yellow to Light orange |
| Odor | at 1.00 % in propylene glycol. fatty fruity black tea |
| Water Solubility | Slightly soluble in water. Soluble in acetone, ether, ethanol. |
| JECFA Number | 1818 |
| CAS DataBase Reference | 10321-71-8(CAS DataBase Reference) |
| EPA Substance Registry System | 2-Pentenoic acid, 4-methyl- (10321-71-8) |
Safety information for 4-Methyl-2-pentenoic acid
| Signal word | Danger |
| Pictogram(s) |
![]() Corrosion Corrosives GHS05 |
| GHS Hazard Statements |
H314:Skin corrosion/irritation H318:Serious eye damage/eye irritation |
| Precautionary Statement Codes |
P301+P330+P331:IF SWALLOWED: Rinse mouth. Do NOT induce vomiting. P303+P361+P353:IF ON SKIN (or hair): Remove/Take off Immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse SKIN with water/shower. P305+P351+P338:IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continuerinsing. P405:Store locked up. |
Computed Descriptors for 4-Methyl-2-pentenoic acid
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