4-PENTENAL Property

Melting point:

-89.95°C

Boiling point:

101-105°C

Density 

0,852 g/cm³

refractive index 

1.4210

FEMA 

4262 | 4-PENTENAL

Flash point:

7°C

storage temp. 

Amber Vial, Refrigerator

solubility 

Chloroform (Soluble), DMSO (Soluble)

form 

Oil

color 

Pale Yellow to Yellow

Odor

at 0.10 % in propylene glycol. roasted

Odor Type

roasted

Water Solubility 

Immiscible with water.

Sensitive 

Air Sensitive

JECFA Number

1619

BRN 

1734369

Stability:

Light Sensitive

LogP

1.12

EPA Substance Registry System

4-Pentenal (2100-17-6)

Safety

Risk Statements 

10-20/21/22

Safety Statements 

26-36/37/39

RIDADR 

1989

RTECS 

SB1575000

TSCA 

Yes

HazardClass 

3

PackingGroup 

II

Toxicity

LD50 orl-rat: 620 mg/kg AIHAAP 23,95,62

Hazard and Precautionary Statements (GHS)

Symbol(GHS)

Signal word

Danger

Hazard statements

H225Highly Flammable liquid and vapour

H302Harmful if swallowed

H312Harmful in contact with skin

H332Harmful if inhaled

Precautionary statements

P210Keep away from heat/sparks/open flames/hot surfaces. — No smoking.

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

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

P303+P361+P353IF ON SKIN (or hair): Remove/Take off Immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse SKIN with water/shower.

P304+P340IF INHALED: Remove victim to fresh air and Keep at rest in a position comfortable for breathing.

4-PENTENAL Chemical Properties,Usage,Production

Chemical Properties

Colorless liquid; cooked brown and roasted aroma.

Uses

4-Pentenal acts as a reagent used in the screening of the phytochemical, antibacterial and cytotoxic activity of medicinal plant of Tamilnadu.

Definition

ChEBI: 4-Pentenal is an aldehyde.

Aroma threshold values

High strength odor, roasted type; recommend smelling in a 0.10% solution or less.

Safety Profile

Moderately toxic by ingestion, inhalation, and skin contact. When heated to decomposition it emits acrid smoke and irritating fumes.