W319406

2-Methyl-2-pentenal

≥97%, FG

• Synonym(s): 2,4-dimethyl crotonaldehyde, 2-methylpent-2-enal
• Linear Formula: C₂H₅CH=C(CH₃)CHO
• CAS Number: 623-36-9
• Molecular Weight: 98.14
• FEMA Number: 3194
• EC Number: 210-789-5
• Council of Europe no.: 2129
• MDL number: MFCD00006978
• UNSPSC Code: 12164502
• PubChem Substance ID: 24901544
• Flavis number: 5.090
• NACRES: NA.21

Properties

• biological source: synthetic
• Quality Level: 400
• grade: FG; Fragrance grade; Halal; Kosher
• Agency: follows IFRA guidelines; meets purity specifications of JECFA
• reg. compliance: EU Regulation 1223/2009; EU Regulation 1334/2008 & 178/2002
• Assay: ≥97%
• refractive index: n20/D 1.45 (lit.)
• bp: 137-138 °C/765 mmHg (lit.)
• density: 0.86 g/mL at 25 °C (lit.)
• application(s): flavors and fragrances
• Documentation: see Safety & Documentation for available documents
• food allergen: no known allergens
• fragrance allergen: no known allergens
• Organoleptic: green; pungent; fruity
• SMILES string: [H]C(=O)\C(C)=C\CC
• InChI: 1S/C6H10O/c1-3-4-6(2)5-7/h4-5H,3H2,1-2H3/b6-4+
• InChI key: IDEYZABHVQLHAF-GQCTYLIASA-N

Description

General description

2-Methyl-2-pentenal has been identified as one of the major volatile flavor compounds in chive, caucas, onion and leek.

Application

• Control of Panama disease of banana by intercropping with Chinese chive (Allium tuberosum Rottler): cultivar differences.: Investigates the use of intercropping strategies to manage soil-borne diseases in bananas, potentially involving volatile organic compounds like 2-methyl-2-pentenal to enhance plant resistance (Li et al., 2020).

Safety Information

• Pictograms: GHS02,GHS05,GHS06
• Signal Word: Danger
• Hazard Statements: H226 - H317 - H318 - H331 - H412
• Precautionary Statements: P210 - P273 - P280 - P303 + P361 + P353 - P304 + P340 + P311 - P305 + P351 + P338
• Hazard Classifications: Acute Tox. 3 Inhalation - Aquatic Chronic 3 - Eye Dam. 1 - Flam. Liq. 3 - Skin Sens. 1
• Storage Class Code: 3 - Flammable liquids
• WGK: WGK 1
• Flash Point(F): 89.6 °F - closed cup
• Flash Point(C): 32 °C - closed cup
• Personal Protective Equipment: dust mask type N95 (US), Eyeshields, Gloves