3-methyl-5-phenylpent-2-enenitrile
3-methyl-5-phenylpent-2-enenitrile Basic information
- Product Name:
- 3-methyl-5-phenylpent-2-enenitrile
- Synonyms:
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- 2-Pentenenitrile, 3-methyl-5-phenyl-
- CITRONITRILE
- 5-PHENYL-3-METHYL-2-PENTENONITRILE
- CAS:
- 93893-89-1
- MF:
- C12H13N
- MW:
- 171.24
- EINECS:
- 299-682-2
- Mol File:
- 93893-89-1.mol
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3-methyl-5-phenylpent-2-enenitrile Chemical Properties
- 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℃
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3-methyl-5-phenylpent-2-enenitrile Usage And Synthesis
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)