4-methyl-1-pentene
1-pentene, 4-methyl-
Identification
| Name | 4-methyl-1-pentene |
| IUPAC | 4-methylpent-1-ene |
| CAS Number | 691-37-2 |
| EINECS | 211-720-1 |
| FDA UNII | X10HRJ2Y7W |
| Molecular Formula | C6 H12 |
| Molecular Weight | 84.16164000 |
| MDL Number | MFCD00008949 |
| Nikkaji Number | J43.507D |
| Beilstein | 1731096 |
Regulatory
| DG SANTE Food Contact Materials | 4-methyl-1-pentene |
| FDA Mainterm (IAUFC) | 691-37-2 ; 4-METHYL-1-PENTENE |
Physical Properties
| Appearance | colorless to pale yellow clear liquid (est) |
| Assay | 95.00 to 100.00 |
| Food Chemicals Codex Listed | No |
| Specific Gravity | 0.66300 to 0.66600 @ 20.00 °C. |
| Pounds per Gallon - (est). | 5.523 to 5.548 |
| Refractive Index | 1.38100 to 1.38400 @ 20.00 °C. |
| Flash Point | -25.00 °F. TCC ( -31.67 °C. ) |
| Soluble in | water, 48 mg/L @ 25 °C (exp) |
No sensory data available
Safety Information
| Preferred SDS | View |
| Oral/Parenteral Toxicity | Not determined |
| Dermal Toxicity | Not determined |
| Inhalation Toxicity | Not determined |
GHS Classification
['GHS Classification in accordance with 29 CFR 1910 (OSHA HCS)', 'GHS Label elements, including precautionary statements']
Safety in Use
| Category | indirect food additives: adhesives and components of coatings |
| Recommendation for 4-methyl-1-pentene usage levels up to | not for fragrance use. |
| Recommendation for 4-methyl-1-pentene flavor usage levels up to | not for flavor use. |
Potential Uses
Natural Occurrence
Synonyms
4-
methylpent-1-ene
1-
pentene, 4-methyl-
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