CAS 10321-71-8

4-Methyl-2-pentenoic acid

Description:

4-Methyl-2-pentenoic acid, with the CAS number 10321-71-8, is an unsaturated carboxylic acid characterized by a five-carbon chain with a double bond and a methyl group at the fourth carbon position. This compound features a carboxylic acid functional group (-COOH), which imparts acidic properties and reactivity typical of carboxylic acids. The presence of the double bond contributes to its unsaturation, making it more reactive in certain chemical reactions, such as addition reactions. It is a colorless to pale yellow liquid at room temperature and has a distinctive odor. The compound is soluble in polar solvents, such as water and alcohols, due to its polar carboxylic acid group. 4-Methyl-2-pentenoic acid can be used in organic synthesis and may serve as an intermediate in the production of various chemical products, including pharmaceuticals and agrochemicals. Its reactivity and structural features make it a valuable compound in synthetic organic chemistry.

Formula: C₆H₁₀O₂

InChI: InChI=1/C6H10O2/c1-5(2)3-4-6(7)8/h3-5H,1-2H3,(H,7,8)/b4-3+

InChI key: InChIKey=QAOXMQCWUWZZNC-UHFFFAOYSA-N

SMILES: C(=CC(O)=O)C(C)C

Synonyms:

• (2E)-4-methylpent-2-enoic acid
• 2-Pentenoic acid, 4-methyl-
• 4,4-Dimethyl-2-butenoic acid
• 4-Methylpent-2-Enoic Acid
• 4-Methylpent-2-en-1-oic acid
• 4-Methyl-2-pentenoic acid
• 4-methyl-2-pentenoicaci
• 4-Methyl-2-pentenoic Acid (stabilized with HQ)
• FEMA 4180
• 4-Methyl-2-pentenoic acid, 98+%

4-Methyl-2-pentenoic acid, 98+%

CAS: 10321-71-8

4-Methyl-2-pentenoic acid is used in medical research and in chemicals synthesis. It is used as a flavoring agents in foods cosmetics.This Thermo Scientific Chemicals brand product was originally part of the Alfa Aesar product portfolio. Some documentation and label information may refer to the leg

Formula: C₆H₉O₂

Purity: 98+%

Color and Shape: Clear colorless, Liquid

Molecular weight: 113.14

Ref: 02-B22639

4-Methyl-2-pentenoic acid

CAS: 10321-71-8

Formula: C₆H₁₀O₂

Purity: 95%

Color and Shape: Liquid

Molecular weight: 114.1424

Ref: IN-DA003LQC

4-Methyl-2-pentenoic acid

CAS: 10321-71-8

Purity: 98.0%

Color and Shape: Liquid

Molecular weight: 114.144

Ref: 10-F011183

4-Methyl-2-pentenoic Acid (stabilized with HQ)

CAS: 10321-71-8

Formula: C₆H₁₀O₂

Purity: >97.0%(GC)(T)

Color and Shape: Colorless to Light yellow to Light orange clear liquid

Molecular weight: 114.14

Ref: 3B-M0268

4-Methylpent-2-enoic acid

CAS: 10321-71-8

4-Methylpent-2-enoic acid

Formula: C₆H₁₀O₂

Purity: 97% (stabilized with HQ)

Color and Shape: clear. colourless liquid

Molecular weight: 114.14g/mol

Ref: 54-OR6364

4-Methyl-2-pentenoic acid

CAS: 10321-71-8

4-Methyl-2-pentenoic acid is an ansamycin that is the product of the ammonolysis of 2,4-pentadienoic acid. 4-Methyl-2-pentenoic acid has been shown to inhibit the biosynthesis of fatty acids in Myrothecium verrucaria and Mentagrophytes. It also inhibits photoisomerization in Trichophyton mentagrophytes and shift in T. rubrum. 4-Methyl-2-pentenoic acid has been shown to be a natural product that can be found in animals, such as cows and sheep.

Formula: C₆H₁₀O₂

Purity: Min. 95%

Molecular weight: 114.14 g/mol

Ref: 3D-FM35594