2,2-Dimethyl-4-pentenoic acid Chemical Properties

Melting point:

-9.25°C (estimate)

Boiling point:

104-108 °C/20 mmHg (lit.)

Density 

0.933 g/mL at 25 °C (lit.)

refractive index 

n20/D 1.431(lit.)

Flash point:

191 °F

storage temp. 

under inert gas (nitrogen or Argon) at 2-8°C

pka

4.75±0.10(Predicted)

form 

Liquid

color 

Clear colorless to yellow

Water Solubility 

Soluble in water.

CAS DataBase Reference

16386-93-9

Safety Information

Hazard Codes 

C

Risk Statements 

34

Safety Statements 

26-27-36/37/39-45

RIDADR 

UN 3265 8/PG 2

WGK Germany 

3

HazardClass 

8

PackingGroup 

III

HS Code 

29161900

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2,2-Dimethyl-4-pentenoic acid Usage And Synthesis

Chemical Properties

Colorless liquid

Uses

It is used as a pharmaceutical intermediate.

Definition

ChEBI: 2,2-dimethyl-4-pentenoic acid is a methyl-branched fatty acid.

General Description

Acid catalyzed esterification of 2,2-dimethyl-4-pentenoic acid was reported.

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