Chemistry:3-Penten-2-one

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3-Penten-2-one
Structural formula of (E)-3-Penten-2-one.svg
Names
Preferred IUPAC name
Pent-3-en-2-one
Other names
Ethylidene acetone
Identifiers
3D model (JSmol)
3-01-00-02985
ChemSpider
EC Number
  • 210-888-3
UNII
Properties
C5H8O
Molar mass 84.118 g·mol−1
Appearance colourless liquid[1]
Density 0.861 g·cm−3[1]
0,862 g·cm−3 (E)[2]
Boiling point 122 °C (252 °F; 395 K)
soluble in water, acetone and ether (E)[3]
Hazards
Main hazards Flammable and toxic
Safety data sheet Safety Data Sheet
GHS pictograms GHS02: FlammableGHS07: Harmful
GHS Signal word Danger
H225, H312, H315, H319, H335
P210, P233, P240, P241, P242, P243, P261, P264, P271, P280, P302+352, P303+361+353, P304+340, P305+351+338, P312, P321, P322, P332+313, P337+313, P362, P363, P370+378, P403+233, P403+235, P405
Except where otherwise noted, data are given for materials in their standard state (at 25 °C [77 °F], 100 kPa).
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3-Penten-2-one is an organic compound with the formula CH3C(O)CH=CHCH3. It exists as (E) and (Z) stereoisomers. The compound is classified as an α,β-unsaturated ketone. It is a colorless volatile liquid with fruity to pungent odor.[4][5]

Preparation, occurrence, uses

The (E) isomer is classically obtained from the 3-chloropentanone by dehydrohalogenation.[6] It can also be obtained by dehydration of 4-hydroxy-pentan-2-one using oxalic acid as a catalyst.[5]

3-Penten-2-one occurs naturally in the berries of two species of Aronia melanocarpa.[7] It has also been found in other plants and foods such as tomatoes, cocoa, tea, and potato chips.[5]

3-Penten-2-one can be used for the synthesis of other compounds such as the alkaloids senepodine G and cermizine C, for example.[7] It is also a useful flavoring agent.[5]

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