1,2-Epoxy-5-hexene

CAS: 10353-53-4

Ref. 3D-FE75924

Product Information

• Name: 1,2-Epoxy-5-hexene
• Brand: Biosynth
• Description: 1,2-Epoxy-5-hexene is a biphenyl compound that is used as a monomer for the synthesis of polymers. It can be used to crosslink polymers and enzymes. 1,2-Epoxy-5-hexene has been shown to inhibit the activity of enzymes such as phospholipase A2 and cyclooxygenase 2. This inhibition may occur by epoxidizing side chains on the enzyme's active site, which blocks substrate binding or inactivates the enzyme by preventing it from forming an active complex with oxygen. 1,2-Epoxy-5-hexene has also been found to affect glycol ester formation. 1,2-Epoxy-5-hexene reacts with chloride ions to form epoxide products that are biorecognized by v79 cells and hamster v79 cells. These reactions have been shown to trigger cell proliferation in these cells.

Chemical properties

• Molecular weight: 98.14 g/mol
• Formula: C₆H₁₀O
• Purity: Min. 97.5 Area-%
• Color/Form: Colorless Clear Liquid