CAS 563-46-2: 2-Methyl-1-butene

2-Methyl-1-butene is used as a solvent in organic synthesis. It is also used in the preparation of pinacolone, flavor enhancer, spice, crop protectants and tertiary amyl phenol. Further, it serves as a photosensitive material and concrete dispersant. In addition to this, it is used as a fuel and fuel additive. This Thermo Scientific Chemicals brand product was originally part of the Alfa Aesar product portfolio. Some documentation and label information may refer to the legacy brand. The original Alfa Aesar product / item code or SKU reference has not changed as a part of the brand transition to Thermo Scientific Chemicals.

2-Methyl-1-butene is a chemical compound that belongs to the group of aliphatic hydrocarbons. It has a kinetic constant of 0.27 and a microvessel density of 2.6x10^6/mm^3. 2-Methyl-1-butene undergoes crosslinking reactions with proteins, nucleic acids, and carbohydrates by means of nucleophilic attack or transfer reactions. It is also used as a reactive chemical in the synthesis of polymers, plastics, resins, and other organic compounds. 2-Methyl-1-butene is an activator for growth factor receptors and can be used in the treatment of cancer cells that have become resistant to chemotherapy drugs such as doxorubicin or vincristine. This reaction mechanism occurs through the inhibition of protein synthesis by blocking RNA polymerase II activity at transcriptional initiation sites on DNA strands.

2-Methylbut-1-ene