5-Hexen-2-OL

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  • CAT Number: L007124
  • CAS Number: 626-94-8
  • Molecular Formula: C6H12O
  • Molecular Weight: 100.16
  • Purity: ≥95%
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5-Hexen-2-ol(Cat No.:L007124), is a chemical compound with the molecular formula C6H12O. Also known as leaf alcohol or pent-4-en-1-ol, it is an unsaturated alcohol with a six-carbon chain and a double bond at the 5th carbon position. This compound occurs naturally in various plants and contributes to their aroma. It is widely used in the flavor and fragrance industry due to its pleasant, green, and grassy odor. Additionally, 5-Hexen-2-ol finds applications in organic synthesis, acting as a versatile intermediate for the production of diverse chemicals and pharmaceutical compounds.


Catalog Number L007124
CAS Number 626-94-8
Molecular Formula C6H12O
Purity ≥95%
IUPAC Name hex-5-en-2-ol
InChI InChI=1S/C6H12O/c1-3-4-5-6(2)7/h3,6-7H,1,4-5H2,2H3
InChIKey LNPNXWKVAFKIBX-UHFFFAOYSA-N
SMILES CC(CCC=C)O

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