4-PENTENAL Chemical Properties

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 Information

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

MSDS

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4-PENTENAL Usage And Synthesis

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.

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