CAS 16014-71-4

2-Phenylpent-4-en-1-ol

CAS: 16014-71-4

Reaction with 2-phenylpent-4-en-1-ol with a boronate or styrene derivative in the presence of a catalyst such as zinc acetate, can give rise to allyl alcohol. The reaction is selective for the epoxide over the other two possible hydroxyl groups. Ring opening of the epoxide gives the homoallyl alcohol and subsequent reaction with another molecule of allyl alcohol leads to an oxirane. This last compound can be converted to an oxide by treatment with hydrogen peroxide and potassium permanganate.
2-Phenylpent-4-en-1-ol is also used as a selective agent in reactions involving oxidizing agents such as chromium trioxide and dichromate. It reacts selectively at the double bond, which is more reactive than other bonds present in this type of chemical structure.

Formula: C₁₁H₁₄O

Purity: Min. 95%

Molecular weight: 162.23 g/mol

Ref: 3D-RAA01471