2-Methyl-5-oxo-1-cyclopentenyl Propionate

Ref. 3D-AAA08755

Product Information

• Name: 2-Methyl-5-oxo-1-cyclopentenyl Propionate
• Brand: Biosynth
• Description: 2-Methyl-5-oxo-1-cyclopentenyl Propionate is an alkene that has a carboxylic acid group on the end. The carboxylic acid group is also called a carbonyl group. This chemical can be found in animals and is used as a modifier in other chemicals. In this case, it modifies cyclopentenones by adding two methyl groups to them. This chemical is also used to make p-hydroxybenzoic acid, which is found in plants, animals, and humans.; 2-Methyl-5-oxo-1-cyclopentenyl Propionate reacts with calcium carbonate to create 2,5 oxo 1 cyclopentenyl propionic acid and carbon dioxide gas.

Chemical properties

• Molecular weight: 168.19 g/mol
• Formula: C₉H₁₂O₃
• Purity: Min. 95%