4-METHYL-1-PENTENE-3-ONE

• CAT Number: M120274
• CAS Number: 1606-47-9
• Molecular Formula: C6H10O
• Molecular Weight: 98.14
• Purity: ≥95%
• Synonyms: 4-METHYL-1-PENTENE-3-ONE
• Storage: -20°C
• IUPAC Name: 4-methylpent-1-en-3-one
• InChI: InChI=1S/C6H10O/c1-4-6(7)5(2)3/h4-5H,1H2,2-3H3
• InChIKey: SNOYUTZWILESAI-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• SMILES: CC(C)C(=O)C=C

4-Methyl-1-pentene-3-one(CAT: M120274) is an unsaturated aliphatic ketone characterized by a methyl group at the 4-position, a ketone group at the 3-position, and a double bond between the 1- and 2-carbon atoms. This compound is of interest in organic synthesis due to its reactivity, particularly in condensation, addition, and polymerization reactions. Its α,β-unsaturated carbonyl structure makes it a potential Michael acceptor, allowing it to participate in nucleophilic addition reactions, which is useful in the preparation of more complex molecules. It is used as an intermediate in the synthesis of various pharmaceuticals, agrochemicals, and fine chemicals, making it an important building block in organic chemistry.