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(E)-2-Butenoic acid

Also known as: Crotonic acid, trans-2-Butenoic acid, 3-Methylacrylic acid, beta-Methylacrylic acid, Ethylideneacetic acid, 2-Butenoic acid, But-2-enoic acid, 1-Propene-1-carboxylic acid

(E)-2-Butenoic acid (CAS 3724-65-0) is a compound in the Organic Acids category listed in the Jingsj chemical database. It has the molecular formula C4H6O2 and a molecular weight of 86.089 g/mol. Key properties include a melting point of 70-72 °C(lit.), a boiling point of 177.0±9.0 °C at 760 mmHg, a density of 1.0±0.1 g/cm3 and a flash point of 87.8±0.0 °C. No supplier offers are currently listed; request a quote. Record last updated Aug 21, 2026.

CAS No.
3724-65-0
Jingsj CID
J-44971-8
Molecular Formula
C4H6O2
Molecular Weight
86.089 g/mol
Category
Organic Acids
Last updated
8/21/2026

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Physicochemical Properties

Melting Point70-72 °C(lit.)
Boiling Point177.0±9.0 °C at 760 mmHg
Density1.0±0.1 g/cm3
Flash Point87.8±0.0 °C
Exact Mass86.036781
PSA37.30000
LogP0.80
Additional Property2.97 (vs air)
Vapor Pressure0.5±0.7 mmHg at 25°C
Refractive Index1.449
Additional Propertysoluble

Customs & Trade Information

HS Code2916190090
Summary2916190090 unsaturated acyclic monocarboxylic acids, their anhydrides, halides, peroxides, peroxyacids and their derivatives。supervision conditions:AB(certificate of inspection for goods inward,certificate of inspection for goods outward)。VAT:17.0%。tax rebate rate:9.0%。MFN tariff:6.5%。general tariff:30.0%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the CAS number of (E)-2-Butenoic acid?

The CAS number of (E)-2-Butenoic acid is 3724-65-0.

What are the molecular formula and molecular weight of (E)-2-Butenoic acid?

(E)-2-Butenoic acid has molecular formula C4H6O2 and molecular weight 86.089 g/mol.

What are the upstream and downstream products of (E)-2-Butenoic acid?

For (E)-2-Butenoic acid, Upstream Products: Crotyl alcohol, Crotononitrile, 2,3-dibromobutyric acid; Downstream Products: 2,3-dibromobutyric acid, TRANS-2-HEPTENE, Carbon dioxide.

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How to cite: Jingsj. "(E)-2-Butenoic acid (CAS 3724-65-0)". Jingsj Chemical Database. https://www.jingsj.com/compound/J-44971-8 (accessed 2026-11-09).

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