1191-04-4 | Trans-2-hexenoic acid

Packsize	Purity	Availability	Price	Discounted Price
1g	95%	2 weeks	$83.00	$58.00
5g	95%	2 weeks	$302.00	$212.00

Description

• Catalog Number: AA23376
• Chemical Name: Trans-2-hexenoic acid
• CAS Number: 1191-04-4
• Molecular Formula: C6H10O2
• Molecular Weight: 114.1424
• MDL Number: MFCD00002705
• SMILES: CCCC=CC(=O)O

Computed Properties

• Complexity: 94.7
• Covalently-Bonded Unit Count: 1
• Defined Bond Stereocenter Count: 1
• Heavy Atom Count: 8
• Hydrogen Bond Acceptor Count: 2
• Hydrogen Bond Donor Count: 1
• Rotatable Bond Count: 3
• XLogP3: 1.6

Upstream Synthesis Route

2-Hexenoic acid, also known as sorbic acid, serves as a key building block in chemical synthesis due to its versatile reactivity and unique properties. This compound plays a crucial role in the formation of various organic compounds, particularly in the production of sorbate esters that are commonly used as preservatives in food and cosmetic products. Additionally, 2-Hexenoic acid is utilized in the synthesis of pharmaceutical intermediates and agrochemicals, highlighting its significance in the development of diverse chemical compounds. With its ability to undergo various chemical transformations, 2-Hexenoic acid offers a wide range of applications in the field of chemical synthesis, allowing for the creation of novel molecules and functional materials.

Literature

• Naturally occurring antifungal agents against Zygosaccharomyces bailii and their synergism.

  Journal of agricultural and food chemistry 20050629