CH2CCH3CH2CH2CH3

CH2CCH3CH2CH2CH3 is a chemical formula representing a branched alkane. This molecule is a five-carbon hydrocarbon with a methyl group attached to the second carbon atom, while the first carbon atom has a double bond. The IUPAC name for this compound is 2-methylpent-1-ene. It is an alkene, characterized by the presence of a carbon-carbon double bond. The chemical formula C6H12 indicates that the molecule contains six carbon atoms and twelve hydrogen atoms. As an alkene, it is unsaturated and can undergo addition reactions across the double bond. 2-methylpent-1-ene is a colorless liquid at room temperature and pressure. It is insoluble in water but soluble in many organic solvents. Like other alkenes, it is flammable. This compound can be produced through various chemical processes, including the dehydration of alcohols or cracking of larger hydrocarbons. Its primary applications are often as an intermediate in the synthesis of other organic chemicals. Due to the presence of the double bond, it can be polymerized to form plastics or used in the production of various specialty chemicals.