Description

1-(2-Hydroxy-5-Methylphenyl)-2-Penten-1-One is a specialized organic compound featuring a phenolic hydroxyl group conjugated with an α,β-unsaturated ketone moiety. This unique structure makes it a valuable intermediate for synthesizing more complex molecules, particularly in the fine chemical and pharmaceutical sectors. It is primarily sought after by R&D chemists and process development teams in the agrochemical, fragrance, and pharmaceutical industries for its utility as a versatile building block.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Serves as a key precursor in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), especially those with benzofuran or chromone-related structures.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the research and development of novel pesticides and herbicides, leveraging its reactive enone system.
• Fragrance and Flavor Ingredient: Acts as a starting material for creating specific aroma chemicals due to its phenolic and ketone functional groups.
• Organic Synthesis Building Block: Employed in academic and industrial research for Michael additions, cyclization reactions, and the construction of heterocyclic compounds.
• UV Absorber / Stabilizer Precursor: Utilized in the development of light-stabilizing additives for polymers and coatings, capitalizing on its light-absorbing benzophenone-like core.
• Material Science Research: Investigated as a monomer or cross-linking agent in the development of specialty polymers with specific optical or thermal properties.

Basic Information

Product Name	1-(2-Hydroxy-5-Methylphenyl)-2-Penten-1-One
CAS No.	51956-78-6
Molecular Formula	C₁₂H₁₄O₂
Molecular Weight	190.24 g/mol
Synonyms	2'-Hydroxy-5'-methyl-2-pentenophenone; 1-(2-Hydroxy-5-methylphenyl)-2-penten-1-one; 2-Penten-1-one, 1-(2-hydroxy-5-methylphenyl)-; 5-Methyl-2-hydroxy-2-pentenophenone; o-Hydroxy-p-methyl-2-pentenophenone
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 1-(2-Hydroxy-5-Methylphenyl)-2-Penten-1-One is produced under strict quality management protocols. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including HPLC for purity and identity confirmation via IR and NMR spectroscopy, to ensure it meets the high standards required for research and industrial synthesis. Certificates of Analysis (COA) documenting all critical parameters are available upon request to support your quality assurance and regulatory needs.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area at room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from heat, sparks, and open flames. This material is light-sensitive (store away from light).

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Light yellow to yellow crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
Loss on Drying	≤ 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.