Compound Q&A
What are the physical and chemical properties of 2-Amino-4-pentenoic acid (CAS: 7685-44-1)?
Answer
2-Amino-4-pentenoic acid is a white crystalline solid with a molecular weight of approximately 138.15 g/mol. It has a pKa of around 2.2 and is soluble in water. It is moderately reactive, particularly with basic substances. This compound is prone to hydrolysis and can react with carboxylic acid derivatives.
About
CAS No
7685-44-1
English Name
2-Amino-4-pentenoic acid
Molecular Formula
C5H9NO2
Molecular Weight
115.13 g/mol
SMILES
C=CCC(C(=O)O)N
InChIKey
WNNNWFKQCKFSDK-UHFFFAOYSA-N
Last Updated: 2025-10-13 17:50
