CAS 14250-96-5: Methylpentenal
Description:Methylpentenal, with the CAS number 14250-96-5, is an organic compound characterized by its structure as an unsaturated aldehyde. It typically features a five-carbon chain with a double bond and an aldehyde functional group, which contributes to its reactivity and distinctive properties. Methylpentenal is known for its volatile nature and is often used in organic synthesis and as an intermediate in the production of various chemicals. The compound has a characteristic odor, which can be described as sweet or fruity, making it of interest in flavor and fragrance applications. It is soluble in organic solvents but has limited solubility in water due to its hydrophobic carbon chain. Methylpentenal can participate in various chemical reactions, including polymerization and condensation, making it valuable in the development of more complex organic molecules. Safety precautions should be observed when handling this compound, as it may pose health risks through inhalation or skin contact.
Formula:C6H10O
InChI:InChI=1S/C6H10O/c1-3-4-6(2)5-7/h4-5H,3H2,1-2H3/b6-4+
InChI key:InChIKey=IDEYZABHVQLHAF-GQCTYLIASA-N
SMILES:O=CC(=CCC)C
- Synonyms:
- (2E)-2-Methyl-2-pentenal
- (2E)-2-methylpent-2-enal
- (E)-2-Methyl-2-penten-1-al
- (E)-2-Methyl-2-pentenal
- (E)-2-Methylpentenal
- 2,4-Dimethylcrotonaldehyde
- 2-Methyl-2-penten-1-al
- 2-Methyl-2-pentenal
- 2-Methyl-2-pentene-1-al
- 2-Methyl-3-ethylacrolein
- See more synonyms
- 2-Methylpent-2-Enal
- 2-Pentenal, 2-methyl-
- 2-Pentenal, 2-methyl-, (2E)-
- 2-Pentenal, 2-methyl-, (E)-
- Brn 0506124
- FEMA No. 3194
- Nsc 9464
- Trans-2-Methyl-2-Pentenal
- alpha-Methyl-beta-ethylacrolein
- beta-Ethyl-alpha-methylacrolein
- trans-2-Methylpent-2-enal
- 4-01-00-03471 (Beilstein Handbook Reference)
Brand | Product data | Purity | Price range | Estimated delivery |
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![]() | trans-2-Methyl-2-pentenal REF: 3B-M0893CAS: 14250-96-5 | >97.0%(GC) | 84.00 €~279.00 € | Tue 01 Apr 25 |
![]() | (2E)-2-Methylpent-2-enal REF: 3D-PAA25096CAS: 14250-96-5 | Min. 95% | - - - | Discontinued product |

trans-2-Methyl-2-pentenal
Ref: 3B-M0893
5ml | 84.00 € | ||
25ml | 279.00 € |

(2E)-2-Methylpent-2-enal
Ref: 3D-PAA25096
250mg | Discontinued | Request information | |
2500mg | Discontinued | Request information |