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4-Pentenoic acid, 98%, Thermo Scientific Chemicals

Catalog number: A13991.09
10 g, Each
Thermo Scientific Chemicals

4-Pentenoic acid, 98%, Thermo Scientific Chemicals

Catalog number: A13991.09
10 g, Each
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Catalog number: A13991.09
also known as A13991-09
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Chemical Identifiers

CAS
591-80-0
IUPAC Name
pent-4-enoic acid
Molecular Formula
C5H8O2
InChI Key
HVAMZGADVCBITI-UHFFFAOYSA-N
SMILES
OC(=O)CCC=C
Assay (Aqueous acid-base Titration)
≥97.5 to ≤102.5%
Appearance (Color)
Clear colorless to pale yellow
Refractive Index
1.4260-1.4310 @ 20?C
Assay (GC)
≥97.5%
Form
Liquid

Description

The sulfonation of 4-pentenoic acid (Allylacetic acid) yields the corresponding γ-lactone. It was used to inhibit fatty acid oxidation in rat heart mitochondria.

This Thermo Scientific Chemicals brand product was originally part of the Alfa Aesar product portfolio. Some documentation and label information may refer to the legacy brand. The original Alfa Aesar product / item code or SKU reference has not changed as a part of the brand transition to Thermo Scientific Chemicals.

Applications
The sulfonation of 4-pentenoic acid (Allylacetic acid) yields the corresponding γ-lactone. It was used to inhibit fatty acid oxidation in rat heart mitochondria.

Solubility
Soluble in alcohol, Slightly soluble in water

Notes
Stable under recommended storage conditions. Incompatible with oxidizing agents and bases.
RUO – Research Use Only

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