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2-Methyl-2-pentenal

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  • 2026-08-25
  • CAS:623-36-9
  • Min. Order: 1kg
  • Purity: 99%min
  • Supply Ability: 1000kg
2-Methyl-2-pentenal Basic information
Product Name:2-Methyl-2-pentenal
Synonyms:2-Propylidene-propionaldehyde;3-Ethyl-2-methylacraldehyde;beta-Ethyl-alpha-methylacrolein;CH3CH2CH=C(CH3)CHO;α-Methyl-β-ethylacrolein;β-Ethyl-α-methylacrolein;TRANS-2-METHYL-2-PENTENAL;ALPHA-METHYL-BETA-ETHYL ACROLEIN
CAS:623-36-9
MF:C6H10O
MW:98.14
EINECS:210-789-5
Product Categories:Alphabetical Listings;Flavors and Fragrances;M-N;Aldehydes;C1 to C6;Carbonyl Compounds
Mol File:623-36-9.mol
2-Methyl-2-pentenal Structure
2-Methyl-2-pentenal Chemical Properties
Melting point -90°C
Boiling point 137-138 °C/765 mmHg (lit.)
density 0.86 g/mL at 25 °C (lit.)
refractive index n20/D 1.45(lit.)
FEMA 3194 | 2-METHYL-2-PENTENAL
Fp 89 °F
storage temp. Flammables area
form Liquid
color Clear colorless to pale yellow
Odorat 10.00 % in dipropylene glycol. aldehydic green cortex fruity alliaceous ripe cherry earthy
Odor Typegreen
biological sourcesynthetic
Water Solubility 20g/L(20 ºC)
Sensitive Air Sensitive
JECFA Number1209
BRN 506124
Major Applicationflavors and fragrances
InChI1S/C6H10O/c1-3-4-6(2)5-7/h4-5H,3H2,1-2H3/b6-4+
InChIKeyIDEYZABHVQLHAF-GQCTYLIASA-N
SMILES[H]C(=O)\C(C)=C\CC
LogP1.60
EPA Substance Registry System2-Pentenal, 2-methyl- (623-36-9)
Safety Information
Hazard Codes Xn
Risk Statements 10-20-36-43-41
Safety Statements 26-39-37-27-24
RIDADR UN 1989 3/PG 3
WGK Germany 1
RTECS SB2100000
TSCA TSCA listed
HazardClass 3
PackingGroup III
HS Code 29121990
Storage Class3 - Flammable liquids
Hazard ClassificationsAcute Tox. 3 Inhalation
Aquatic Chronic 3
Eye Dam. 1
Flam. Liq. 3
Skin Sens. 1
MSDS Information
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2-Methyl-2-pentenal Usage And Synthesis
Description2-Methyl-2-pentenal has a powerful grassy-green, slightly fruity odor and can be prepared synthetically by aldolic condensation of propionaldehyde.
Chemical Properties2-Methyl-2-pentenal has a powerful, grassy-green, slightly fruity odor.
Chemical Propertiesclear colorless to pale yellow liquid
OccurrenceReported found as a volatile component in onion. Also reported found in roasted onion, roasted peanut, cranberry, guava, grapes, grape brandy, papaya, shallots, leek, chive, fried potato, mustard, parmesan cheese, fish, roast chicken, cooked beef, beer, cognac, coffee, tea, peanut, Japanese plum, mango, walnut, prickly pear, pumpkin, oysters, lamb’s lettuce and maté
UsesGB 2760-1996 specifies it as a permitted food flavoring. 2-Methyl-2-pentenal is also an intermediate for pyrethroids and permethrin.
PreparationBy aldolic condensation of propionaldehyde.
Aroma threshold valuesRecognition: 290 ppb. Aroma characteristics at: 1.0%: ethereal and pungent acrylate and acetophenonelike, penetrating, irritating with a fresh green juicy-fruity nuance.
Taste threshold valuesTaste characteristics at 5 ppm: sweet, tangy, juicy fruit, cherry, almond, citrus and topical with a slight penetrating burning sensation and jamy brown with an alliaceous sharpness.
Synthesis Reference(s)The Journal of Organic Chemistry, 48, p. 1939, 1983 DOI: 10.1021/jo00159a042
General Description2-Methyl-2-pentenal has been identified as one of the major volatile flavor compounds in chive, caucas, onion and leek.
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