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4-Pentenal, 96%
Description
4-Pentenal is used in the preparation of 6-octen-3-one by addition with ethylene using 2,4-pentanedionatobis(ethylene)rhodium(I) as a catalyst.
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4-Pentenal is used in the preparation of 6-octen-3-one by addition with ethylene using 2,4-pentanedionatobis(ethylene)rhodium(I) as a catalyst.
Solubility
Immiscible with water.
Notes
Air sensitive. Incompatible with strong oxidizing agents.
Specifications
Specifications
| Density | 0.852 |
| Boiling Point | 101°C to 105°C |
| Flash Point | 7°C (44°F) |
| Linear Formula | H2C=CH(CH2)2CHO |
| Refractive Index | 1.417 |
| Quantity | 1 g |
| UN Number | UN1989 |
| Beilstein | 1734369 |
| Sensitivity | Air Sensitive |
| Solubility Information | Immiscible with water. |
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Safety and Handling
- 4-Pentenal
- Danger
- Acute toxicity Category 4
- Flammable liquid Category 2
- H225-Highly flammable liquid and vapour.
- H302-Harmful if swallowed.
- H312-Harmful in contact with skin.
- H332-Harmful if inhaled.
- P210-Keep away from heat, hot surfaces, sparks, open flames and other ignition sources. No smoking.
- P264-Wash face, hands and anyexposed skin thoroughly after handling.
- P280-Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.
- P301+P330+P331-IF SWALLOWED: rinse mouth. Do NOT induce vomiting.
- P303+P361+P353-IF ON SKIN (or hair): Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water/ shower.
- P304+P340-IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing.
- P312-Call a POISON CENTER/doctor/if you feel unwell.
- MIXTURE LIST-Contain: 4-Pentenal
RUO – Research Use Only
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