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Sigma-Aldrich

4-Pentenoyl chloride

98%

Synonym(s):

4-Pentenoic acid chloride

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About This Item

Linear Formula:
H2C=CHCH2CH2COCl
CAS Number:
Molecular Weight:
118.56
MDL number:
UNSPSC Code:
12352100
PubChem Substance ID:
NACRES:
NA.22

Assay

98%

bp

125 °C (lit.)

density

1.074 g/mL at 25 °C (lit.)

functional group

acyl chloride
allyl

SMILES string

ClC(=O)CCC=C

InChI

1S/C5H7ClO/c1-2-3-4-5(6)7/h2H,1,3-4H2

InChI key

JDKQTIKEGOOXTJ-UHFFFAOYSA-N

General description

4-Pentenoyl chloride has been identified as a key impurity in 5-chlorovaleroyl chloride (5-CVC). 4-Pentenoyl chloride can be synthesized by reacting thionyl chloride and 4-pentenoic acid.

Application

4-Pentenoyl chloride may be used in the preparation of:
  • D-pro-L-derived cyclic peptides
  • 4-pentenoylcobalt tricarbonyl
  • N-4-pentenoyl-L-cysteine methyl ester

Pictograms

FlameCorrosion

Signal Word

Danger

Hazard Statements

Hazard Classifications

Flam. Liq. 3 - Skin Corr. 1B

Storage Class Code

3 - Flammable liquids

WGK

WGK 1

Flash Point(F)

80.6 °F - closed cup

Flash Point(C)

27 °C - closed cup

Personal Protective Equipment

dust mask type N95 (US), Eyeshields, Gloves

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