5-Methyl-4-hexenoic acid

Ref. 3D-FM157067

Product Information

• Name: 5-Methyl-4-hexenoic acid
• Brand: Biosynth
• Description: 5-Methyl-4-hexenoic acid is a fatty acid that is found in plants and animals. It has a molecular weight of 142.17 g/mol and an empirical formula of C8H16O2. 5-Methyl-4-hexenoic acid is used as a precursor for the synthesis of terpenes, which are aromatic hydrocarbons that are biosynthesized by many plants and some microorganisms. This amino acid is also used for the production of pharmaceuticals, such as cholesterol lowering drugs, antibiotics, and antihistamines. The chemical structure of 5-methyl-4-hexenoic acid can be determined using biochemical techniques, such as enzyme assays or HPLC analysis. The gene product that encodes this amino acid sequence can be expressed using various techniques such as recombinant DNA techniques or PCR amplification. The presence of 5-methyl-4 hexenoic acid markers can be detected using techniques such as preparative HPLC or mass

Chemical properties

• Molecular weight: 128.17 g/mol
• Formula: C₇H₁₂O₂
• Purity: Min. 95%
• InChI: InChI=1S/C7H12O2/c1-6(2)4-3-5-7(8)9/h4H,3,5H2,1-2H3,(H,8,9)
• InChI key: InChIKey=YJJLHGCCADOOPZ-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• SMILES: CC(C)=CCCC(=O)O