| Identification | |
| Name: | Trans-crotonic acid |
| Synonyms: | trans-2-Butenoic acid; trans-3-Methylacrylic acid; Crotonic Acid |
| CAS: | 107-93-7 |
| EINECS: | 203-533-9 |
| Molecular Formula: | C4H6O2 |
| Molecular Weight: | 86.09 |
| InChI: | InChI=1/C4H6O2/c1-2-3-4(5)6/h2-3H,1H3,(H,5,6)/b3-2+ |
| Molecular Structure: |  |
| Properties | |
| Transport: | UN 2823 |
| Density: | 1.027 |
| Stability: | No data. |
| Refractive index: | 1.4228 |
| Solubility: | 94 g/L (25 oC) |
| Appearance: | white to light yellow flakes |
| Specification: |
Crotonic Acid (CAS NO.107-93-7) is a?white to light yellow crystalline flakes.Crotonic acid, or trans-2-butenoic acid, is a short-chain unsaturated carboxylic acid.?It is so named because it was erroneously thought to be a saponification product of croton oil. It crystallizes as needles from hot water. |
| Report: |
Reported in EPA TSCA Inventory. |
| Packinggroup: | III |
| HS Code: | 29161940 |
| Storage Temperature: | Keep in a cool, dry, dark location in a tightly sealed container or cylinder. Keep away from incompatible materials, ignition sources and untrained individuals. Secure and label area. Protect containers/cylinders from physical damage. |
| Color: | MONOCLINIC NEEDLES OR PRISMS (FROM WATER OR PETROLEUM ETHER) COLORLESS NEEDLE-LIKE CRYSTALS WHITE CRYSTALLINE SOLID |
| Usage: | Substance is used in the production of copolymers with vinyl acetate, in lacquers & paper sizing. |
| Safety Data | |
| Hazard Symbols |
Xi:Irritant
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