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4-Pentenoic acid, 98%
4-Pentenoic acid, 98%
4-Pentenoic acid, 98%
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4-Pentenoic acid, 98%

CAS: 591-80-0 | C5H8O2 | 100.12 g/mol
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Chemical Identifiers
CAS591-80-0
IUPAC Namepent-4-enoic acid
Molecular FormulaC5H8O2
InChI KeyHVAMZGADVCBITI-UHFFFAOYSA-N
SMILESOC(=O)CCC=C
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SpecificationsSpecification SheetSpecification Sheet
Assay (Aqueous acid-base Titration)≥97.5 to ≤102.5%
Appearance (Color)Clear colorless to pale yellow
Refractive Index1.4260-1.4310 @ 20?C
Assay (GC)≥97.5%
FormLiquid
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

General References:

  1. J.C.Fong; H.Schulz. On the rate-determining step of fatty acid oxidation in heart. Inhibition of fatty acid oxidation by 4-pentenoic acid. Journal of Biological Chemistry. 1978, 253,(19), 6917-6922.
  2. C.Corredor; K.Brendel; R.Bressler. Studies of the mechanism of the hypoglycemic action of 4-pentenoic acid. Proc Natl Acad Sci U S A. 1967, 58,(6), 2299-2306.