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3-Butenal, also known as crotonaldehyde, is an unsaturated aldehyde with a four-carbon chain and a double bond between the second and third carbons. It is a colorless liquid with a strong, pungent odor. 3-Butenal is used as a precursor in the synthesis of various chemicals and plastics. However, it is considered toxic and potentially carcinogenic, limiting its applications in certain industries.
| Catalog Number | R030458 |
| CAS Number | 7319-38-2 |
| Synonyms | Vinylacetaldehyde; But-3-enal |
| Molecular Formula | C4H6O |
| Purity | ≥95% |
| Storage | RT |
| IUPAC Name | but-3-enal |
| InChI | InChI=1S/C4H6O/c1-2-3-4-5/h2,4H,1,3H2 |
| InChIKey | IWJMQXOBCQTQCF-UHFFFAOYSA-N |
| SMILES | C=CCC=O |
