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2-Oxo-4-pentenoic acid

TL;DR: 2-Oxo-4-pentenoic acid (CAS 20406-62-6) is a chemical compound with molecular formula C5H6O3 and molecular weight 114.03169 g/mol, supplied by CoreyChem (Career Henan Chemical Co., Ltd.) with ISO-certified quality and global shipping.

2-oxopent-4-enoic acid

Also Known As: 2-oxopent-4-enoic acid, 2-keto-4-pentenoic acid, 2-Oxopentenoic acid, 2-oxo-4-pentenoic acid, 4-Pentenoic acid, 2-oxo-

CAS Number
20406-62-6
Molecular Formula
C5H6O3
Molecular Weight
114.03169 g/mol
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Top 5 of 11 IPC patent classification(s) from the SureChEMBL global patent database.

Agrochemicals (15 patents) Analytical Reagents (8 patents) Catalysts (1 patents) Coatings & Adhesives (1 patents) Heterocyclic Building Blocks (111 patents)

Technical Specifications

Molecular FormulaC5H6O3
Molecular Weight114.03169 g/mol
XLogP0.4
Topological Polar Surface Area (TPSA)54.4 Ų
Hydrogen Bond Donors1
Hydrogen Bond Acceptors3
Rotatable Bonds3
Exact Mass114.03169 Da
Heavy Atoms8
Complexity126.0
SMILESC=CCC(=O)C(=O)O
InChIKeyNOXRYJAWRSNUJD-UHFFFAOYSA-N

Product Description

Applications: 2-Oxo-4-pentenoic acid is used in heterocycle construction in medicinal chemistry and agrochemical discovery, as well as pharmaceutical synthesis routes and API production. It commonly serves as a versatile building block for organic synthesis. Available from CoreyChem as both catalog item and custom-synthesis project (mg to ton scale), with full analytical documentation (COA, MSDS, HPLC, NMR, MS).

A heterocyclic building block supplied by CoreyChem, 2-Oxo-4-pentenoic acid (CAS 20406-62-6) has the molecular formula C5H6O3 and a molecular weight of 114.03 g/mol. Synonyms include 2-oxopent-4-enoic acid and 2-keto-4-pentenoic acid.

Custom synthesis and full analytical documentation (COA/MSDS) are available from CoreyChem. Request a quotation with your required quantity and purity for current lead time and pricing.

Chemical Property Profile of 2-Oxo-4-pentenoic acid

XLogP
0.4
TPSA (Topological Polar Surface Area)
54.4
Hydrogen Bond Donors
1
Hydrogen Bond Acceptors
3
Rotatable Bonds
3
Heavy Atoms
8
Complexity
126.0
Exact Mass
114.03169
Monoisotopic Mass
114.03169
Data Source: Chemical property values are referenced from PubChem, the world's largest open chemistry database maintained by the National Center for Biotechnology Information (NCBI), U.S. National Library of Medicine.

Property Insights of 2-Oxo-4-pentenoic acid

The XLogP value of 0.4 suggests moderate lipophilicity, balancing water solubility and membrane permeability for 2-Oxo-4-pentenoic acid. With a topological polar surface area (TPSA) of 54.4 Ų, 2-Oxo-4-pentenoic acid exhibits relatively low polarity, potentially indicating favorable cell membrane permeability. Following Lipinski's Rule of Five, 2-Oxo-4-pentenoic acid has 1 hydrogen bond donor(s) and 3 hydrogen bond acceptor(s), all within the drug-like range, suggesting favorable oral bioavailability potential.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the CAS number of 2-Oxo-4-pentenoic acid?

The CAS number of 2-Oxo-4-pentenoic acid is 20406-62-6.

What is the molecular formula of 2-Oxo-4-pentenoic acid?

The molecular formula of 2-Oxo-4-pentenoic acid is C5H6O3.

What is the molecular weight of 2-Oxo-4-pentenoic acid?

The molecular weight of 2-Oxo-4-pentenoic acid is 114.03169 g/mol.

What are the applications of 2-Oxo-4-pentenoic acid?

2-Oxo-4-pentenoic acid is used in heterocycle construction in medicinal chemistry and agrochemical discovery, as well as pharmaceutical synthesis routes and API production. It commonly serves as a versatile building block for organic synthesis. Available from CoreyChem as both catalog item and...

Where can I buy 2-Oxo-4-pentenoic acid?

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Does CoreyChem offer custom synthesis for 2-Oxo-4-pentenoic acid?

Yes, CoreyChem provides custom synthesis services for 2-Oxo-4-pentenoic acid and related compounds. Contact us with your specific requirements including quantity, purity, and timeline.

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