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2-Methyl-1-butene

98%

Synonym(s):

γ-Isoamylene, 1-Isoamylene, 2-Methyl-1-butylene

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Linear Formula:
CH3CH2C(CH3)=CH2
CAS Number:
563-46-2
Molecular Weight:
70.13
UNSPSC Code:
12352100
NACRES:
NA.22
PubChem Substance ID:
24855592
EC Number:
209-250-7
Beilstein/REAXYS Number:
505975
MDL number:
MFCD00009333
Assay:
98%
Form:
liquid
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vapor pressure

9.98 psi ( 20 °C)

Quality Segment

100

assay

98%

form

liquid

refractive index

n20/D 1.378 (lit.)

bp

31 °C (lit.)

mp

−137 °C (lit.)

density

0.65 g/mL at 25 °C (lit.)

storage temp.

2-8°C

SMILES string

CCC(C)=C

InChI

1S/C5H10/c1-4-5(2)3/h2,4H2,1,3H3

InChI key

MHNNAWXXUZQSNM-UHFFFAOYSA-N

General description

Reactivity of 2-methyl-1-butene in the etherification reaction with ethanol catalyzed by a strongly acidic macroreticular resin catalyst has been investigated. Kinetics and mechanism of addition of hydrogen and deuterium chloride to 2-methyl-1-butene in nitromethane has been investigated.

Application


  • Combustion Properties Analysis: A detailed study on the combustion properties of a gasoline-like blend of pentene isomers, including 2-Methyl-1-butene, provided insights into laminar flame speed, ignition delay time, and CO laser absorption, aiding in the optimization of fuel formulations for enhanced engine performance (Gregoire et al., 2023).

  • Hydrogenation Mechanism Study: Research utilizing the parahydrogen-induced polarization technique explored the mechanisms of methylenecyclobutane hydrogenation over supported metal catalysts, with 2-Methyl-1-butene serving as a key intermediate, offering potential advancements in catalytic process development (Salnikov et al., 2022).

  • Reaction Kinetics with Hydrogen Atoms: An extensive theoretical study examined the reactions of hydrogen atoms with small alkenes, including 2-Methyl-1-butene, shedding light on the hierarchical reaction mechanisms crucial for understanding and designing better chemical synthesis processes (Power et al., 2021).

  • Ozonolysis of Asymmetric Alkenes: A study on the ozonolysis of asymmetric alkenes, including 2-Methyl-1-butene, used matrix isolation and FT-IR spectroscopy to investigate the chemical pathways, providing valuable insights into atmospheric chemistry and pollutant degradation (Wang et al., 2020).

pictograms

Flame
GHS02

signalword

Danger

hcodes

H224

Hazard Classifications

Flam. Liq. 1

Storage Class

3 - Flammable liquids

wgk

WGK 3

flash_point_f

-34.6 °F - closed cup

flash_point_c

-37 °C - closed cup

ppe

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