5-Hexenoic acid

CAS: 1577-22-6

Ref. 3D-J-640339

Product Information

• Name: 5-Hexenoic acid
• Synonyms: 5-Hexenoic acid Hex-5-enoic acid
• Brand: Biosynth

Description

5-Hexenoic acid is a versatile building block that is used as a reagent in organic synthesis. It is also used in the production of specialty chemicals, such as ethyl hexanoate, which is a component in fragrances and perfumes. 5-Hexenoic acid also has uses as an intermediate for organic reactions and as a scaffold for complex compounds. It can be used to synthesize ketones or esters from alcohols.

Chemical properties

• Molecular weight: 152.19 g/mol
• Formula: C₉H₁₂O₂