Crotonic Anhydride - ≥95%, Mixture of cis and trans isomers , CAS No.623-68-7

CAS: 623-68-7 Cat. No.: C135228 Molecular Weight: 154.17 EC Number: 210-807-1
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GRADE & PURITY ≥95% Mixture of cis and trans isomers
Synonyms
(E)-but-2-enoic acid [(E)-but-2-enoyl] ester | Anhydrid kyseliny krotonove [Czech] | Tungsten Standard: W @ 10000 microg/mL in H2O | Crotonic acid anhydride | Anhydrid kyseliny krotonove | CROTONIC ANHYDRIDE | 2-Butenoic acid, 1,1'-anhydride | AKOS0159127
Storage
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≥95%, Mixture of cis and trans isomers for sensitive chromatographic and analytical workflows requiring minimal baseline interference.

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Overview

Crotonic anhydride is also known as 2-butenoic anhydride is commonly used as a precursor in the synthesis of polymers. Its reactive anhydride group makes it an effective acylating agent in esterification reactions, facilitating the formation of esters by reacting with alcohols.

Specifications

Synonyms
(E)-but-2-enoic acid [(E)-but-2-enoyl] ester | Anhydrid kyseliny krotonove [Czech] | Tungsten Standard: W @ 10000 microg/mL in H2O | Crotonic acid anhydride | Anhydrid kyseliny krotonove | CROTONIC ANHYDRIDE | 2-Butenoic acid, 1, 1'-anhydride | AKOS0159127
Specifications & Purity
≥95%, Mixture of cis and trans isomers
Storage
Store at 2-8°C, Argon charged
Shipped In
Wet ice
This product requires cold chain shipping. Ground and other economy services are not available.
Purity
≥95%
Names and Identifiers
Pubchem Sid504763993
Pubchem Sid Urlhttps://pubchem.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/substance/504763993
Canonical SmilesCC=CC(=O)OC(=O)C=CC
IUPAC Name[(E)-but-2-enoyl] (E)-but-2-enoate
InChIKeyVJDDQSBNUHLBTD-GGWOSOGESA-N
INCHI1S/C8H10O3/c1-3-5-7(9)11-8(10)6-4-2/h3-6H,1-2H3/b5-3+,6-4+
Isomeric SMILES C/C=C/C(=O)OC(=O)/C=C/C
Alternate CAS 78957-07-0
Molecular Weight 154.17
Reaxy-Rn 386026
Reaxys-RN_link_address https://www.reaxys.com/reaxys/secured/hopinto.do?context=S&query=IDE.XRN=386026&ln=

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Taxonomic Classification

Taxonomy Tree

KingdomOrganic compounds
SuperclassOrganic acids and derivatives
ClassCarboxylic acids and derivatives
SubclassDicarboxylic acids and derivatives
Intermediate Tree Nodes Not available
Direct ParentDicarboxylic acids and derivatives
Alternative Parents Carboxylic acid anhydrides  Organic oxides  Hydrocarbon derivatives  Carbonyl compounds  
Molecular FrameworkAliphatic acyclic compounds
Substituents Dicarboxylic acid or derivatives - Carboxylic acid anhydride - Organic oxygen compound - Organic oxide - Hydrocarbon derivative - Organooxygen compound - Carbonyl group - Aliphatic acyclic compound
DescriptionThis compound belongs to the class of organic compounds known as dicarboxylic acids and derivatives. These are organic compounds containing exactly two carboxylic acid groups.
External Descriptors Not available
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9 results found

Lot NumberCertificate TypeDateItem
K2207010Certificate of AnalysisJun 09, 2026 C135228
E2413252Certificate of AnalysisFeb 05, 2026 C135228
K2519266Certificate of AnalysisNov 13, 2025 C135228
K2519267Certificate of AnalysisNov 13, 2025 C135228
E2413229Certificate of AnalysisApr 03, 2024 C135228
E2413238Certificate of AnalysisApr 03, 2024 C135228
I2311367Certificate of AnalysisAug 31, 2023 C135228
I2311368Certificate of AnalysisAug 31, 2023 C135228
K2205129Certificate of AnalysisOct 13, 2022 C135228
Chemical and Physical Properties
SolubilitySoluble in ether
SensitivityMoisture sensitive.
Refractive Index1.48
Boil Point(°C)131 °C/20 mmHg
Molecular Weight154.160 g/mol
XLogP31.500
Hydrogen Bond Donor Count0
Hydrogen Bond Acceptor Count3
Rotatable Bond Count4
Exact Mass154.063 Da
Monoisotopic Mass154.063 Da
Topological Polar Surface Area43.400 Ų
Heavy Atom Count11
Formal Charge0
Complexity179.000
Isotope Atom Count0
Defined Atom Stereocenter Count0
Undefined Atom Stereocenter Count0
Defined Bond Stereocenter Count2
Undefined Bond Stereocenter Count0
The total count of all stereochemical bonds2
Covalently-Bonded Unit Count1
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