| Description | 4-Pentenoic acid, also known as allyl acetic acid or 4-pentenate, belongs to the class of organic compounds known as straight chain fatty acids. These are fatty acids with a straight aliphatic chain. 4-Pentenoic acid is a very hydrophobic molecule, practically insoluble (in water), and relatively neutral. |
| molecular weight | 100.12 |
| Molecular formula | C5H8O2 |
| CAS | 591-80-0 |
| Storage | Powder: -20°C for 3 years | In solvent: -80°C for 1 year |
| Solubility | DMSO: 27.5 mg/mL (274.68 mM) |