Compound Q&A
What are the physical and chemical properties of 2-Methyl-3-buten-2-ol (CAS: 115-18-4)?
Answer
2-Methyl-3-buten-2-ol (CAS: 115-18-4) is a colorless liquid with a characteristic odor. It has a molecular weight of approximately 98.12 g/mol and a density of about 0.87 g/cm³. The compound is slightly soluble in water but readily soluble in organic solvents such as ethanol and acetone. It is highly reactive towards addition reactions and can undergo dehydration to form acrolein.
About
CAS No
115-18-4
English Name
2-Methyl-3-buten-2-ol
Molecular Formula
C5H10O
Molecular Weight
86.13 g/mol
SMILES
CC(C)(O)C=C
InChIKey
HNVRRHSXBLFLIG-UHFFFAOYSA-N
Last Updated: 2025-09-28 13:06
