2-Pentenoic acid

CAS: 13991-37-2

Ref. 3D-FP34762

Product Information

• Name: 2-Pentenoic acid
• Synonyms: (2E)-2-Pentenoic acid, (2E)-pent-2-enoate, (2E)-pent-2-enoic acid, (2Z)-pent-2-enoic acid, (E)-2-Pentenoic acid, (E)-Pent-2-enoic acid, 2-Pentenoic acid, (2E)-, 2-Pentenoic acid, (E)-, trans-2-Pentenoic acid

Description

2-Pentenoic acid is a fatty acid that belongs to the group of sodium salts. It is often used as a catalyst in organic synthesis. 2-Pentenoic acid has been shown to reduce the incidence of bowel disease and improve mitochondrial function. This compound is not toxic at doses up to 1 g/kg in mice, although it may cause acute toxicity at higher doses. 2-Pentenoic acid has also been shown to have anti-inflammatory properties that may be due to its ability to inhibit prostaglandin synthesis.

• Brand: Biosynth

Chemical properties

• Molecular weight: 100.12 g/mol
• Formula: C₅H₈O₂
• Purity: Min. 95%
• Color/Form: Colorless Clear Liquid
• InChI: InChI=1S/C5H8O2/c1-2-3-4-5(6)7/h3-4H,2H2,1H3,(H,6,7)/b4-3+
• InChI key: InChIKey=YIYBQIKDCADOSF-ONEGZZNKSA-N
• SMILES: CC/C=C/C(=O)O