Ethyl 2-Methyl-3,4-Pentadienoate
Aroma Chemical Top Note CAS 60523-21-9
A fruity note with a tutti frutti character and a soft strawberry facet. Tropical and natural, it adds a green berry lift to compositions.
Odor profile
| Note | Top Note |
| Descriptor 1 | Fruity |
| Descriptor 2 | Apple |
| Descriptor 3 | Plum |
| Tenacity2 | 6 h |
2 Source: The Good Scents Company
Identification
| CAS Number | 60523-21-9 |
| Category | Aroma Chemical |
| Formula | C8H12O2 |
| Mol. Weight | 140.18 |
| IUPAC Name | ethyl 2-methylpenta-3,4-dienoate |
| InChIKey | DDZLNKMWFGDTAX-UHFFFAOYSA-N |
Synonyms
ethyl 2-methylpenta-3,4-dienoate, ethyl-2-methyl-3,4-pentadienoate, 2-methyl-3,4-pentadienoic acid ethyl ester, 2-methyl-3,4-pentadienoic acid, ethyl ester, 3,4-pentadienoic acid, 2-methyl-, ethyl ester
Physical and chemical data
| Boiling Point | 65 °C @ 18 mmHg |
| Flash Point | 43.33 °C |
| Density | 0.92200 |
| Refractive Index | 1.44600 |
| Vapor Pressure | 1.319000 mmHg @ 25.00 C. (est) |
| LogP | 1.833 |
| Solubility | alcohol; water, 599.2 mg/L @ 25 C (est); For experimental / research use only. |
| Appearance | colorless clear liquid |
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