Description

2-Pentenoic Acid, 5-Hydroxy-, Ethyl Ester, (2E)- is a specialized unsaturated hydroxy ester with a defined stereochemistry. This compound is valued as a versatile chiral building block and intermediate in advanced organic synthesis. It is primarily required by R&D chemists and process development scientists in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and fine chemical industries for the production of active ingredients and complex molecules.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Serves as a key chiral synthon in the synthesis of potential drug candidates and active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs).
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the research and development of novel herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators.
• Fine Chemical Production: Acts as a precursor for flavors, fragrances, and other high-value specialty chemicals.
• Academic & Industrial Research: Employed in methodological studies and as a model compound in organic chemistry research for reaction development.
• Material Science: Potential monomer or modifier in the development of specialized polymers with unique properties.

Basic Information

Product Name	2-Pentenoic Acid, 5-Hydroxy-, Ethyl Ester, (2E)-
CAS No.	13038-13-6
Molecular Formula	C7H12O3
Molecular Weight	144.17 g/mol
Synonyms	(2E)-5-Hydroxy-2-pentenoic acid ethyl ester; Ethyl (2E)-5-hydroxy-2-pentenoate; Ethyl 5-hydroxy-(2E)-2-pentenoate; 5-Hydroxy-2-pentenoic acid ethyl ester, (E)-; (E)-Ethyl 5-hydroxy-2-pentenoate; 2-Pentenoic acid, 5-hydroxy-, ethyl ester, (E)-; Ethyl (E)-5-hydroxy-2-pentenoate
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Quality Control

Our products undergo rigorous quality testing to ensure compliance with industry standards. We provide comprehensive analytical data to support your R&D and scale-up activities. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles are available upon request for every batch.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated place. Recommended storage temperature is 2-8°C for long-term stability. The compound may be hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive).

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 95.0%
(E)-Isomer Content (GC/HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%

Note: Specifications can be tailored. Please contact us for the detailed technical data sheet of a specific grade.