Pent-3-en-2-one

CAS Number: 625-33-2

Molecular Formula: C5H8O

About Pent-3-en-2-one

Pent-3-en-2-one CAS 625-33-2 is a high purity fine chemical increasingly sought after in the flavors and fragrances industry for its unique organoleptic profile, requiring 98% purity to ensure consistent aromatic performance in premium formulations. Methyl propenyl ketone CAS 625-33-2 serves as a versatile building blo...

Pent-3-en-2-one Specifications

CAS Number

625-33-2

Molecular Formula

C5H8O

Molecular Weight

84.12 g/mol

IUPAC Name

Pent-3-en-2-one

Canonical SMILES

CC=CC(=O)C

InChI Key

LABTWGUMFABVFG-UHFFFAOYSA-N

CAS Number

625-33-2

Molecular Formula

C5H8O

Molecular Weight

84.12 g/mol

IUPAC Name

Pent-3-en-2-one

Canonical SMILES

CC=CC(=O)C

InChI Key

LABTWGUMFABVFG-UHFFFAOYSA-N

Molecular Weight

84.12 g/mol

Flavoring Agent

A volatile organic compound and methyl propenyl ketone used as a key odorant to impart a chestnut-like aroma in green tea and various food products

Organic Synthesis Building Block

A versatile starting material and alpha,beta-unsaturated ketone employed in the synthesis of complex natural products, including the Lycopodium alkaloids (+/-)-senepodine G and (+/-)-cermizine C

Pharmaceutical Intermediate

An important chemical precursor used in the synthesis of medicinal compounds and investigated for its biological activity as an inhibitor of nitric oxide production and inducible nitric oxide synthase (iNOS) expression