5-Chloro-pentanoic acid

CAS: 1119-46-6

Ref. 3D-FC31069

Product Information

• Name: 5-Chloro-pentanoic acid
• Synonyms: 214-279-3, 5-Chloropentanoic Acid, Pentanoic Acid, 5-Chloro-, Valeric acid, 5-chloro-, δ-Chloropentanoic acid, δ-Chlorovaleric acid, ω-Chloropentanoic acid, ω-Monochlorovaleric acid, 5-Chlorovaleric acid

Description

5-Chloro-pentanoic acid is a chlorinated fatty acid that is found in the environment and often accumulates in various marine organisms. This chemical has been shown to have toxic effects on cells, including inhibition of protein synthesis and DNA replication, as well as inducing lipid peroxidation. 5-Chloro-pentanoic acid is used as an experimental model to study the effects of environmental pollutants on living systems. It has also been used in biochemical analyses and is involved in reactive transfer reactions, which are important for cell signaling pathways. The functional groups on this molecule allow it to be specifically recognized by monoclonal antibodies. 5-Chloro-pentanoic acid can be activated at low energy levels, making it a good model for studying organic acids with similar reactivity.

• Brand: Biosynth

Chemical properties

• Molecular weight: 136.58 g/mol
• Formula: C₅H₉ClO₂
• Purity: Min. 95%
• InChI: InChI=1S/C5H9ClO2/c6-4-2-1-3-5(7)8/h1-4H2,(H,7,8)
• InChI key: InChIKey=YSXDKDWNIPOSMF-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• SMILES: O=C(O)CCCCCl