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cis-2-Penten-1-ol, 97%, remainder mainly trans-isomer
Description
cis-2-Penten-1-ol is used in the preparation of 1-bromo-pent-2-ene by reacting with phosphorus tribromide and pyridine. Further, it is a banana flavored compound.
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cis-2-Penten-1-ol is used in the preparation of 1-bromo-pent-2-ene by reacting with phosphorus tribromide and pyridine. Further, it is a banana flavored compound.
Solubility
Miscible with alcohol. Immiscible with water.
Notes
Incompatible with strong oxidizing agents, acid chlorides and acid anhydrides.

Specifications
Specifications
Density | 0.853 |
Boiling Point | 138°C |
Flash Point | 48°C (118°F) |
Refractive Index | 1.436 |
Quantity | 5 g |
UN Number | UN1987 |
Beilstein | 1719473 |
Solubility Information | Miscible with alcohol. Immiscible with water. |
IUPAC Name | (2Z)-pent-2-en-1-ol |
Formula Weight | 86.13 |
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Safety and Handling
Hazard Category | H226 |
Hazard Statement | GHS H Statement H226 Flammable liquid and vapour. |
Precautionary Statement | P210-P233-P240-P241-P242-P243-P280-P303+P361+P353-P370+P378q-P501c |
DOTInformation | Transport Hazard Class: 3; Packing Group: III; Proper Shipping Name: ALCOHOLS, N.O.S. |
EINECSNumber | 216-415-7 |
TSCA | Yes |
Recommended Storage | Ambient temperatures |
RUO – Research Use Only
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