| Identification | Back Directory | [Name]
3-methyl-5-phenylpent-2-enenitrile | [CAS]
93893-89-1 | [Synonyms]
CITRONITRILE
5-PHENYL-3-METHYL-2-PENTENONITRILE
2-Pentenenitrile, 3-methyl-5-phenyl- | [EINECS(EC#)]
299-682-2 | [Molecular Formula]
C12H13N | [MOL File]
93893-89-1.mol | [Molecular Weight]
171.24 |
| Chemical Properties | Back Directory | [Boiling point ]
296.2℃[at 101 325 Pa] | [density ]
0.98[at 20℃] | [vapor pressure ]
27Pa at 25℃ | [Odor]
at 100.00 %. citrus lemongrass fruity floral rose cinnamon balsamic | [Odor Type]
citrus | [Water Solubility ]
119mg/L at 20℃ | [Cosmetics Ingredients Functions]
PERFUMING | [LogP]
2.98 at 23.6℃ |
| Hazard Information | Back Directory | [Chemical Properties]
3-methyl-5-phenylpent-2-enenitrile is a colorless liquid
with a citrus-fruity, slightly balsamic odor. The commercial product is a 2 : 3
mixture of the (Z)-and (E)-isomers.
The nitrile is prepared by condensation of benzylacetone with cyanoacetic acid
in the presence of pyridine and by elimination of carbon dioxide.The mixture is
used in soap and detergent perfumes . | [Flammability and Explosibility]
Nonflammable | [Trade name]
Citronitrile (Symrise) |
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