Compound Q&A
How is (2E)-2-Pentenedioic acid (CAS: 1724-02-3) typically synthesized?
Answer
(2E)-2-Pentenedioic acid can be synthesized via several routes, including the Wittig reaction or the Diels-Alder reaction followed by hydrolysis. Commonly, the Wittig reaction involves the reaction of 2-pentenyl phosphonium salt with hydroxide in a polar aprotic solvent. These methods yield good selectivity and reasonable to good yields.
About
CAS No
1724-02-3
English Name
(2E)-2-Pentenedioic acid
Molecular Formula
C5H6O4
Molecular Weight
130.1 g/mol
SMILES
C(C=CC(=O)O)C(=O)O
InChIKey
XVOUMQNXTGKGMA-OWOJBTEDSA-N
Last Updated: 2025-10-26 09:39
