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Methyl trans-2-methyl-2-pentenoate

99%

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Linear Formula:
C2H5CH=C(CH3)CO2CH3
CAS Number:
Molecular Weight:
128.17
MDL number:
UNSPSC Code:
12352100
PubChem Substance ID:
NACRES:
NA.22

Assay

99%

form

liquid

refractive index

n20/D 1.438 (lit.)

bp

46-47 °C/15 mmHg (lit.)

density

0.92 g/mL at 25 °C (lit.)

SMILES string

CC\C=C(/C)C(=O)OC

InChI

1S/C7H12O2/c1-4-5-6(2)7(8)9-3/h5H,4H2,1-3H3/b6-5+

InChI key

SRORRGMOEUTSDV-AATRIKPKSA-N

General description

Methyl trans-2-methyl-2-pentenoate is an α,β-unsaturated ester. It is formed during the photolysis of pyrazoline. Methyl cis- and trans-2-methyl-2-pentenoate are formed during the pyrolysis of cis- and trans-3,5-dimethyl-3-carbomethoxy-Δ1-pyrazoline.

Application

Methyl trans-2-methyl-2-pentenoate may be used in chemical synthesis.

Pictograms

Flame

Signal Word

Warning

Hazard Statements

Hazard Classifications

Flam. Liq. 3

Storage Class Code

3 - Flammable liquids

WGK

WGK 3

Flash Point(F)

123.8 °F - closed cup

Flash Point(C)

51 °C - closed cup

Personal Protective Equipment

dust mask type N95 (US), Eyeshields, Gloves

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Pyrazolines. VII. Concerning the formation of olefins from the pyrolysis of pyrazolines.
McGreer DE and Wu W-S.
Canadian Journal of Chemistry, 45(5), 461-468 (1967)
PYRAZOLINES: PART III. THE PREPARATION AND PYROLYSIS OF 4, 5-DIMETHYL-3-CARBOMETHOXY-?2-PYRAZOLINE AND 3, 5-DIMETHYL-3-CARBOMETHOXY-?1-PYRAZOLINE.
McGreer DE, et al.
Canadian Journal of Chemistry, 41(3), 726-731 (1963)

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