Product Name:

Crotonic Acid

WCode:

03-032

CAS No.

107-93-7

Molecular Formula:

C4H6O2

Formula Weight:

86.09

           

Physical and Chemical Properties

Physical State

White to off white crystal

Melting Point

70-73°C

Boiling Point

185°C

Specific Gravity

0.963

Solubility in Water

Soluble (94 g/l)

Autoignition

208°C

NFPA Ratings

Health: 3; Flammability: 1; Reactivity:0

Flash Point

88 °C

Stability

Stable under ordinary conditions

 

 

Applications

Crotonic acid, onoclinic crystals, is a member of unsaturated carboxylic acid; soluble in water (the solution is a weak acid); melting at 71 C; boiling at 185 C. It reacts violently with bases, oxidants, and reducing agents. Crotonic acid and its derivatives are used in the preparation of copolymers, internal plasticizers, perfumes, paints, coatings, adhesives, textile treatment agents, Fungicides, Insecticides and pharmaceuticals.

 

Sales Specification

Appearance:

White oblate form

 

Assay:

99 % Min (HPLC)

 

Melting point:

70-73° C

 

Moisture:

0.6% Max

 

Cis-Isomeride:

0.3% Max

 

Color:

10 Max

 

 

 

 

 

 

Packing:

In 50 Kg cardboard drum

 

Transportation

UN No:

2823

Hazard Class:

8

Packing Group:

III