Description

4-Pentenophenone is a versatile organic building block featuring both a ketone and an alkene functional group, making it a valuable intermediate for advanced chemical synthesis. Its unique structure enables its use in the creation of complex molecules for pharmaceuticals, agrochemicals, and specialty materials. This compound is essential for research and development chemists and process engineers in the fine chemical, pharmaceutical, and material science industries seeking to introduce specific molecular frameworks.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Serves as a key precursor in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and novel drug candidates.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the production of advanced pesticides, herbicides, and plant growth regulators.
• Ligand and Catalyst Development: Acts as a starting material for creating specialized ligands and organometallic catalysts.
• Polymer and Material Science: Incorporated into polymer backbones or as a cross-linking agent to modify material properties.
• Flavor and Fragrance Industry: Utilized in the synthesis of complex aroma chemicals and fragrance components.
• Organic Synthesis Research: A valuable reagent for academic and industrial R&D in methodologies like cycloadditions and conjugate additions.

Basic Information

Product Name	4-Pentenophenone
CAS No.	3240-29-7
Molecular Formula	C11H12O
Molecular Weight	160.21 g/mol
Synonyms	1-Phenyl-4-penten-1-one; 4-Pentenyl phenyl ketone; Pent-4-enyl phenyl ketone; Benzylideneacetone, 4-pentenyl-; (Phenyl)(pent-4-en-1-yl)methanone; 4-Pentenophenone; 3240-29-7 (CAS)
EINECS	221-819-3

Quality Control

Our 4-Pentenophenone is manufactured under strict quality management systems to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. We provide comprehensive Certificates of Analysis (COA) with each shipment, detailing key parameters such as assay, identity, and impurity profiles. For customers with specific regulatory needs, we can support documentation for cGMP, ISO, or REACH compliance upon request.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area at room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from strong oxidizing agents, strong acids, and strong bases.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (GC/HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%

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