Description

(E)-Pent-2-Ene-1,5-Diol is a high-purity, unsaturated diol with significant utility as a versatile chemical intermediate. Its unique structure, featuring both a terminal double bond and two hydroxyl groups, makes it a valuable building block for synthesizing more complex molecules. This compound is essential for research and development in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty polymer industries, where it is used to create novel compounds with specific functionalities.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Serves as a key chiral building block in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and fine chemicals.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the production of advanced pesticides, herbicides, and plant growth regulators.
• Polymer & Resin Modifier: Acts as a cross-linking agent or monomer for producing specialty polymers, coatings, and adhesives with enhanced properties.
• Flavor & Fragrance Industry: Employed as a precursor for synthesizing specific aroma chemicals and flavor compounds.
• Organic Synthesis Research: A valuable reagent in academic and industrial R&D for constructing complex organic molecules and exploring new reaction pathways.
• Surface Active Agent Precursor: Can be derivatized to produce surfactants and emulsifiers for various formulations.

Basic Information

Product Name	(E)-Pent-2-Ene-1,5-Diol
CAS No.	25073-26-1
Molecular Formula	C5H10O2
Molecular Weight	102.13 g/mol
Synonyms	(E)-2-Pentene-1,5-diol; trans-2-Pentene-1,5-diol; 1,5-Dihydroxy-2-pentene; 2-Penten-1,5-diol, (E)-; Pent-2-ene-1,5-diol; 25073-26-1
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our (E)-Pent-2-Ene-1,5-Diol is manufactured under a strict quality management system. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including HPLC, GC, and NMR, to ensure high purity and consistency. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing identity, assay, and impurity profiles are provided with every shipment to guarantee compliance with your research and production specifications.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated place at room temperature (15-25°C). Due to its hygroscopic and easily oxidized nature, it is recommended to store the product under an inert atmosphere (e.g., nitrogen or argon) for long-term preservation and to minimize degradation.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%
Specific Rotation	Contact for details

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