2-Methyl-3-pentenoic acid (CAS 55894-37-6) — formula C6H10O2, molecular weight 114.07 g/mol; category food flavors.
2-Methyl-3-pentenoic acid (CAS 55894-37-6) is a food flavors. Its molecular formula C6H10O2 comprises 6 C, 10 H, 2 O atoms. Its molecular weight is about 114.07 g/mol. Reported physicochemical data: boiling point around 85 °C (10 mm Hg), LogP about 1.3. Flavors are used to provide or enhance aroma in food and beverages, and must comply with food flavoring regulations. Widely used in beverages, confectionery, baking, dairy and convenience foods to build or complement flavor profiles. As a sourcing and distribution partner we help locate and compare this item across domestic and cross-border channels, arranging samples and batch orders with full COA and compliance files.
| CAS Number | 55894-37-6 |
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| Molecular Formula | C6H10O2 |
| Molecular Weight | 114.07 g/mol |
| Boiling Point | 85 °C (10 mm Hg) |
| LogP | 1.3 |
| Packaging | 25/50kg woven bags, 20/25/50kg fibre drums, 200kg plastic drums, 1000kg IBC (subject to order confirmation) |
| Applications | confectionery, baking, dairy and convenience foods to build or complement flavor profiles. As a sourcing and distribution partner we can help locate and compare this item across domestic and cross-border channels, with COA and compliance files provided before ordering |
| Category | Flavors |
Documented applications: confectionery, baking, dairy and convenience foods to build or complement flavor profiles. As a sourcing and distribution partner we can help locate and compare this item across domestic and cross-border channels, with COA and compliance files provided before ordering.
2-Methyl-3-pentenoic acid is a flavoring compound with CAS registry number 55894-37-6 and molecular formula C6H10O2 (molecular weight 114.07 g/mol), belonging to the food flavors segment of chemical raw materials.
CAS number: 55894-37-6
Its molecular formula C6H10O2 comprises 6 C, 10 H, 2 O atoms.
Also known as: 2-Methyl-3-pentenoic acid · 2-甲基-3-戊烯酸
Category: food flavors
The CAS registry number of 2-Methyl-3-pentenoic acid is 55894-37-6.
Molecular formula C6H10O2, molecular weight 114.07 g/mol.
It is also registered under: 2-Methyl-3-pentenoic acid, 2-甲基-3-戊烯酸.
Recorded applications: confectionery, baking, dairy and convenience foods to build or complement flavor profiles. As a sourcing and distribution partner we can help locate and compare this item across domestic and cross-border channels, with COA and compliance files provided before ordering.
Category: Flavors.
Packaging is agreed per order, from lab-scale packs to bulk, and confirmed with each order rather than fixed on the page. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) ships with every batch and MSDS is available; where the end use carries a regulatory limit (food contact, pharmaceutical or cosmetic), state the standard at enquiry and the grade is set against it.
Independent reference data for 2-Methyl-3-pentenoic acid (CAS 55894-37-6), compiled from public chemistry databases.
| CAS Registry Number | 55894-37-6 |
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| PubChem CID | 6435866 |
| Molecular formula | C6H10O2 |
| Molecular weight | 114.07 g/mol |
| IUPAC name | (E)-2-methylpent-3-enoic acid |
| InChIKey | NFRJJFMXYKSRPK-ONEGZZNKSA-N |
| UNII (FDA) | 2ZQ5618KOJ |
| ChEBI ID | CHEBI:173389 |
| FEMA number | 3464 |
| JECFA number | 347 |
| Molecular Weight | 114.14 |
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| XLogP3 | 1.3 |
| Hydrogen Bond Donor Count | 1 |
| Hydrogen Bond Acceptor Count | 2 |
| Rotatable Bond Count | 2 |
| Exact Mass | 114.068079557 |
| Monoisotopic Mass | 114.068079557 |
| Topological Polar Surface Area | 37.3 |
| Heavy Atom Count | 8 |
| Boiling Point | 85 °C (10 mm Hg) |
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| Density | 0.960-0.966 |
| Refractive Index | 1.433-1.440 |
2-Methyl-trans-3-pentenoic acid; FEMA No. 3464, E-; UNII-2ZQ5618KOJ; 2-Methyl-3-pentenoic acid, (3E)-; 2ZQ5618KOJ; 3-Pentenoic acid, 2-methyl-, (E)-; 3-Pentenoic acid, 2-methyl-, (3E)-; 55894-37-6; RefChem:197850; (+-)-2-METHYL-TRANS-3-PENTENOIC ACID; 2-METHYL-TRANS-3-PENTENOIC ACID, (+-)-; 2-Methyl-3-pentenoic acid; (+/-)-2-methyl-trans-3-pentenoic acid; 2-Methyl-trans-3-pentenoic acid, (+/-)-; 37674-63-8; (3E)-2-methyl-3-pentenoic acid
| Regulatory & Food Contact | FDA Substance added to food: FLAVORING AGENT OR ADJUVANT FLAVOURING_AGENT: Flavouring Agent Flavoring Agents Fruit No safety concern at current levels of intake when used as a flavouring agent TRS 891-JECFA 51/68 |
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| Reported hazard statements | H314 (99.2%) |
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H314 (99.2%): Causes severe skin burns and eye damage [Danger Skin corrosion/irritation]
P260, P264, P280, P301+P330+P331, P302+P361+P354, P304+P340, P305+P354+P338, P316, P321, P363, P405, and P501 (click each P-code to see the statement)
2-Methyl-3-pentenoic acid is identified by CAS 55894-37-6, molecular formula C6H10O2 and molecular weight 114.07 g/mol. UNII 2ZQ5618KOJ; ChEBI 173389; InChIKey NFRJJFMXYKSRPK-ONEGZZNKSA-N. Boiling Point: 85 °C (10 mm Hg); Density: 0.960-0.966; Refractive Index: 1.433-1.440.
Source: PubChem / Wikidata; the batch COA governs where values differ.
Supplier: Jinan Shenghe Chemical Co., Ltd.
中文页面: 2-甲基-3-戊烯酸