4-Pentenoic acid, 98%

Description

CAS: 591-80-0 | C5H8O2 | 100.12 g/mol

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.

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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.

Specifications

Chemical Identifiers

• CAS: 591-80-0
• Molecular Formula: C5H8O2
• Molecular Weight (g/mol): 100.12
• MDL Number: MFCD00004408
• InChI Key: HVAMZGADVCBITI-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• Synonym: 4-pentenoic acid, allylacetic acid, allyl acetic acid, 4 pa, 3-vinylpropionic acid, delta 4-pentenoic acid, unii-d4s77y29fb, fema no. 2843, .delta.4-pentenoic acid, wln: qv3u1
• PubChem CID: 61138
• ChEBI: CHEBI:35936
• IUPAC Name: pent-4-enoic acid
• SMILES: OC(=O)CCC=C

• Melting Point: -22°C
• Density: 0.891
• Boiling Point: 187°C to 189°C
• Flash Point: 89°C (192°F)
• Odor: Pungent
• Refractive Index: 1.4283
• Quantity: 10 g
• UN Number: UN3265
• Beilstein: 1633696
• Solubility Information: Soluble in alcohol, Slightly soluble in water
• Formula Weight: 100.12
• Percent Purity: 98%
• Chemical Name or Material: 4-Pentenoic acid

Safety and Handling

Hazard Category	H227-H302-H314
Hazard Statement	GHS H Statement H314-H318-H302-H227 Causes severe skin burns and eye damage. Causes serious eye damage. Harmful if swallowed. Combustible liquid.
Precautionary Statement	P210-P260-P264b-P270-P280-P303+P361+P353-P304+P340-P305+P351+P338-P310-P330-P331-P363-P370+P378q-P501c
DOTInformation	Transport Hazard Class: 8; Packing Group: III; Proper Shipping Name: CORROSIVE LIQUID, ACIDIC, ORGANIC, N.O.S.
EINECSNumber	209-732-7
RTECSNumber	SB2800000
TSCA	Yes
Recommended Storage	Ambient temperatures

SDS

RUO – Research Use Only