Description

5-Hydroxy-1,2-Pentadiene is a reactive, unsaturated alcohol with a conjugated diene structure, making it a versatile building block in organic synthesis. This compound is valued for its bifunctional nature, offering both hydroxyl and diene reactivity for constructing complex molecular frameworks. It is primarily sought by R&D chemists and process development scientists in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries for applications in fine chemical synthesis and material science.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediates: Serves as a key synthon for the construction of heterocyclic compounds and complex bioactive molecules.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the development of novel active ingredients for crop protection products.
• Polymer & Material Science: Acts as a monomer or cross-linking agent for specialty polymers, resins, and functional materials.
• Fine Chemical Production: Employed in the synthesis of flavors, fragrances, and other high-value specialty chemicals.
• Academic & Industrial Research: A valuable reagent for methodology development in organic chemistry and catalysis studies.
• Chemical Derivatization: Utilized for introducing diene functionality into target molecules for further transformations like Diels-Alder reactions.

Basic Information

Product Name	5-Hydroxy-1,2-Pentadiene
CAS No.	5557-87-9
Molecular Formula	C5H8O
Molecular Weight	84.12 g/mol
Synonyms	1,2-Pentadien-5-ol; 5-Hydroxypenta-1,2-diene; Pentadien-5-ol; 1,2-Pentadiene-5-ol; Hydroxypentadiene; Allenyl carbinol
EINECS	226-909-6

Quality Control

Our 5-Hydroxy-1,2-Pentadiene is produced under strict quality management protocols. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing to ensure identity, purity, and consistency. We provide comprehensive Certificates of Analysis (COA) with detailed results from GC, HPLC, and NMR analyses. Our quality commitment ensures the material meets the high standards required for research and commercial synthesis applications.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store under an inert atmosphere (e.g., nitrogen or argon) in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area. Recommended storage temperature is 2-8°C for long-term stability. Allow the container to reach ambient temperature before opening to minimize moisture ingress.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (GC)	≥ 95.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%

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