Compound Q&A
What are the physical and chemical properties of 4-Methyl-2-pentenoic acid (CAS: 10321-71-8)?
Answer
4-Methyl-2-pentenoic acid is a crystalline solid with a molecular weight of approximately 112.13 g/mol. It has a pKa of around 2.4. The compound is slightly soluble in water and readily soluble in organic solvents such as ethanol and acetone. It is reactive towards bases and can undergo esterification and dehydration reactions.
About
CAS No
10321-71-8
English Name
4-Methyl-2-pentenoic acid
Molecular Formula
C6H10O2
Molecular Weight
114.14 g/mol
SMILES
CC(C)C=CC(=O)O
InChIKey
QAOXMQCWUWZZNC-UHFFFAOYSA-N
Last Updated: 2025-10-13 19:39
