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LN7059929

99% , 3724-65-0

Synonym(s):
trans-2-Butenoic acid

CAS NO.:3724-65-0

Empirical Formula: C4H6O2

Molecular Weight: 86.09

MDL number: MFCD00002701

EINECS: 223-077-4

Update time: 2022-07-08

PRODUCT Properties

Melting point: 70-72 °C(lit.)
Boiling point: 180-181 °C(lit.)
Density  1.027 g/mL at 25 °C(lit.)
vapor density  2.97 (vs air)
vapor pressure  0.19 mm Hg ( 20 °C)
refractive index  1.4210 (estimate)
FEMA  3908 | (E)-2-BUTENOIC ACID
Flash point: 190 °F
pka 4.80±0.10(Predicted)
Odor at 0.10 % in propylene glycol. roasted burnt
Odor Type milky
Water Solubility  soluble
LogP 0.720

Description and Uses

Crotonic acid is a white or colorless, crystalline solid with a pungent odor. May be transported as amolten liquid. Molecular weight=86.10; Boilingpoint=187-189℃; Freezing/Melting point=72℃; Flashpoint=88℃ (oc); Autoignition temperature=396℃.Hazard Identification (based on NFPA-704 M RatingSystem): Health 3, Flammability 2, Reactivity 0. Soluble inwater; solubility=9% at 25℃. This chemical is the commercially used trans-isomer. The cis-isomer is lessstable and melts at 15℃.

Synthesis of resins, polymers, plasticizers, drugs.

Safety

Symbol(GHS) 
GHS07,GHS05
Signal word  Danger
Hazard statements  H302-H314-H312
Precautionary statements  P280-P302+P352-P312-P322-P363-P501-P264-P270-P301+P312-P330-P501-P260-P264-P280-P301+P330+P331-P303+P361+P353-P363-P304+P340-P310-P321-P305+P351+P338-P405-P501
Hazard Codes  C
Risk Statements  21/22-34
Safety Statements  26-36/37/39-45
RIDADR  UN 2823 8/PG 3
WGK Germany  3
RTECS  GQ2900000

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