Description

4-Pentenoic Acid, 5-Chloro-2-(1-Methylethyl)-, (4E)- is a specialized chlorinated unsaturated carboxylic acid derivative, serving as a valuable chiral building block and intermediate in advanced organic synthesis. Its unique structure, featuring both a reactive chloro group and an unsaturated alkene, makes it a critical precursor for constructing complex molecules with high stereochemical control. This compound is essential for research and development chemists in the pharmaceutical and agrochemical industries, where it is used to synthesize active ingredients and novel chemical entities.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key chiral synthon for the development of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly in medicinal chemistry for creating novel therapeutic agents.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Building block for the production of advanced herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators requiring specific stereochemistry.
• Fine Chemical Production: Used in the synthesis of complex flavors, fragrances, and specialty chemicals where its structural motifs are required.
• Academic & Industrial Research: Serves as a versatile substrate in methodological development for asymmetric synthesis, cross-coupling reactions, and polymer chemistry.
• Material Science Precursor: Potential intermediate for synthesizing functional monomers or ligands used in catalyst design and advanced polymeric materials.

Basic Information

Item	Details
Product Name	4-Pentenoic Acid, 5-Chloro-2-(1-Methylethyl)-, (4E)-
CAS No.	87953-16-0
Molecular Formula	C8H13ClO2
Molecular Weight	176.64 g/mol
Synonyms	(4E)-5-Chloro-2-isopropyl-4-pentenoic acid; 5-Chloro-2-isopropyl-(4E)-4-pentenoic Acid; trans-5-Chloro-2-isopropyl-4-pentenoic Acid; (E)-5-Chloro-2-isopropylpent-4-enoic acid; 2-Isopropyl-5-chloro-4-pentenoic acid (E)-; 87953-16-0; 4-Pentenoic acid, 5-chloro-2-(1-methylethyl)-, (4E)-
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Quality Control

Our production of 4-Pentenoic Acid, 5-Chloro-2-(1-Methylethyl)-, (4E)- adheres to stringent quality management protocols to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. Each lot undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including chromatographic purity assessment and structural confirmation. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing specific results for identity, assay, and impurity profiles are provided and available upon request, supporting your quality assurance and regulatory documentation needs.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area at controlled room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from strong bases, oxidizing agents, and sources of ignition. Due to its nature as a strong acid/organic solvent, handle with appropriate personal protective equipment in a fume hood.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
Isomeric Purity (GC/HPLC)	≥ 98.0% (4E)-isomer
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%

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