3-methyl-5-phenylpent-2-enenitrile Property

Boiling point:

296.2℃[at 101 325 Pa]

Density 

0.98[at 20℃]

vapor pressure 

27Pa at 25℃

Odor

at 100.00 %. citrus lemongrass fruity floral rose cinnamon balsamic

Odor Type

citrus

Water Solubility 

119mg/L at 20℃

LogP

2.98 at 23.6℃

Hazard and Precautionary Statements (GHS)

Symbol(GHS)

Signal word

Warning

Hazard statements

H302Harmful if swallowed

H317May cause an allergic skin reaction

H412Harmful to aquatic life with long lasting effects

Precautionary statements

P261Avoid breathing dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray.

P264Wash hands thoroughly after handling.

P264Wash skin thouroughly after handling.

P270Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product.

P272Contaminated work clothing should not be allowed out of the workplace.

P273Avoid release to the environment.

P280Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.

P301+P312IF SWALLOWED: call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician IF you feel unwell.

P302+P352IF ON SKIN: wash with plenty of soap and water.

P321Specific treatment (see … on this label).

P330Rinse mouth.

P333+P313IF SKIN irritation or rash occurs: Get medical advice/attention.

P363Wash contaminated clothing before reuse.

P501Dispose of contents/container to..…

3-methyl-5-phenylpent-2-enenitrile Chemical Properties,Usage,Production

Chemical Properties

3-methyl-5-phenylpent-2-enenitrile is a colorless liquid with a citrus-fruity, slightly balsamic odor. The commercial product is a 2 : 3 mixture of the (Z)-and (E)-isomers. The nitrile is prepared by condensation of benzylacetone with cyanoacetic acid in the presence of pyridine and by elimination of carbon dioxide.The mixture is used in soap and detergent perfumes .

Flammability and Explosibility

Non flammable

Trade name

Citronitrile (Symrise)