Compound Q&A
What is (4E)-4-Octenedioic acid (CAS: 48059-97-8)?
Answer
(4E)-4-Octenedioic acid, also known as 9-octadecenoic acid, is an unsaturated fatty acid with the chemical formula C18H34O4. It is characterized by a double bond at the 4th position and an icosapentenoic acid-like structure. This compound is widely used in the pharmaceutical and cosmetic industries due to its antimicrobial properties and as a starting material for various chemical syntheses.
About
CAS No
48059-97-8
English Name
(4E)-4-Octenedioic acid
Molecular Formula
C8H12O4
Molecular Weight
172.18 g/mol
SMILES
C(CC(=O)O)C=CCCC(=O)O
InChIKey
LQVYKEXVMZXOAH-OWOJBTEDSA-N
Last Updated: 2025-10-15 20:00
