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α-Crotonic acid
SpectraBase Compound ID JueQdcOcQiD
InChI InChI=1S/C4H6O2/c1-2-3-4(5)6/h2-3H,1H3,(H,5,6)/b3-2+
InChIKey LDHQCZJRKDOVOX-NSCUHMNNSA-N
Mol Weight 86.09 g/mol
Molecular Formula C4H6O2
Exact Mass 86.036779 g/mol

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SpectraBase Spectrum ID E5k0JE2G8w0
Name CROTONIC ACID
Source of Sample Eastman Chemcial Products, Inc., Kingsport, Tennessee
Boiling Point 80C/10mm
CAS Registry Number 3724-65-0
Color Properties Color= COLORLESS
Comments UNSATURATED ACID
Copyright Copyright © 1980, 1981-2024 John Wiley & Sons, Inc. All Rights Reserved.
Density (80/4C) 0.964
Flash Point 87C
Formula C4H6O2
InChI InChI=1S/C4H6O2/c1-2-3-4(5)6/h2-3H,1H3,(H,5,6)/b3-2+
InChIKey LDHQCZJRKDOVOX-NSCUHMNNSA-N
Melting Point 70-72C
Molecular Weight 86.089996
Optical Properties Index of Refraction= (80C) 1.4228
RTECS Number GQ2800000
Safety Data Risks and Safety Phrases= EMITS ACRID SMOKE AND IRRITANT FUMES WHEN HEATED TO DECOMPOSITION; TOXIC; CORROSIVE
Solubility Soluble in= WATER
Synonyms 2-BUTENOIC ACID beta-METHYLACRYLIC ACID alpha-CROTONIC ACID 2-BUTENOIC ACID CROTONIC ACID
Technique KBr WAFER
Use USED TO MAKE COPOLYMERS USED IN LACQUERS; USED TO MAKE SOFTENING AGENTS FOR SYNTHETIC RUBBER; USED TO MAKE DL-THREONINE, VITAMIN A;