Title: 2-butenal
Description: 2-Butenal (also known as crotonaldehyde) is an ab-unsaturated aldehyde and consequently a very reactive compound. It is a chemical intermediate used chiefly in the manufacture of sorbates, solvents, and, to a lesser extent, pharmaceutical products and aroma chemicals.  This publication studies the pharmacokinetics, environmental exposure, chemical toxicology and carcinogenicity of 2-butenal.  However, to enable an understanding and evaluation of this aldehyde in the context of environmental health, other aldehydes, such as formaldehyde, acetaldehyde, and acrolein, are mentioned for comparison.--Publisher's description.
Subjects: Aldehydes, Risk Assessment, Environmental aspects, Crotonaldehyde, Physiological effect, Toxicology, Adverse effects, Pharmacokinetics, Toxicity, Environmental Exposure