Description

3-Methyl-3-Butenyl Acetate is a versatile unsaturated ester with a characteristic fruity, green aroma. This compound serves as a valuable intermediate and building block in organic synthesis, prized for its reactive terminal double bond and ester functionality. It is primarily utilized by manufacturers in the fragrance and flavor, pharmaceutical, and specialty chemical industries for creating complex molecules.

Application

• Fragrance and Flavor Ingredient: Used as a building block or direct component in the synthesis of terpenes and other aroma chemicals for perfumes, cosmetics, and food flavorings.
• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Serves as a key synthon in the production of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and other fine chemicals, leveraging its reactive alkene group.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Employed in the manufacturing of certain pesticides and plant growth regulators where specific ester and olefin functionalities are required.
• Polymer and Resin Modifier: Acts as a monomer or co-monomer in specialty polymerizations to introduce specific chain branches or functional groups, modifying material properties.
• Organic Synthesis Reagent: A useful reagent in various organic transformations, including esterifications, alkylations, and as a precursor for other functionalized derivatives.

Basic Information

Product Name	3-Methyl-3-Butenyl Acetate
CAS No.	5205-02-7
Molecular Formula	C7H12O2
Molecular Weight	128.17 g/mol
Synonyms	3-Methylbut-3-en-1-yl acetate; 3,3-Dimethylallyl acetate; Prenyl acetate; Isopentenyl acetate; 1-Acetoxy-3-methyl-3-butene; 3-Methyl-3-buten-1-ol acetate; 3-Methylbut-3-enyl acetate; (3-Methylbut-3-en-1-yl) ethanoate
EINECS	226-001-7

Quality Control

Our 3-Methyl-3-Butenyl Acetate is produced under a strict quality management system. Every batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing to ensure identity, purity, and consistency. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing specific results for all critical parameters are provided and available upon request to support your quality assurance protocols.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, well-ventilated area away from heat sources and incompatible materials such as strong acids and oxidizing agents. Due to its nature as an organic compound that can be easily oxidized, it is recommended to store under an inert atmosphere (e.g., nitrogen) for long-term preservation of quality. Recommended storage temperature is 2-8°C for optimal stability.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (GC)	≥ 97.0%
Refractive Index (20°C)	1.418 - 1.422
Specific Gravity (20/20°C)	0.895 - 0.905
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%

Note: Specifications can be tailored. Please contact us for the detailed technical data sheet of a specific grade.