4-Methyl-2-pentenoic acid is used in medical research and in chemicals synthesis. It is used as a flavoring agents in foods & cosmetics.
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Applications
4-Methyl-2-pentenoic acid is used in medical research and in chemicals synthesis. It is used as a flavoring agents in foods & cosmetics.
Solubility
Slightly soluble in water. Soluble in acetone, ether, ethanol.
Notes
Store in cool, dry conditions in a sealed container. Incompatible with oxidizing agents.
RUO – Research Use Only
General References:
- Patrick G. Hoffman; Mary C. Lego; William G. Galetto. Separation and quantitation of red pepper major heat principles by reverse-phase high-pressure liquid chromatography. J. Agric. Food Chem. 1983, 31 (6), 1326-1330.
- J M Poston. Leucine 2,3-aminomutase, an enzyme of leucine catabolism. The Journal of Biological Chemistry. 1976, (251), 1859-1863.