Showing chemical card for trans-2-pentenol (CFc000284019)
Record Information
Version
1.0
Creation Date
2022-08-28 10:25:12 UTC
Update Date
2022-09-14 03:37:49 UTC
Chemfont ID
CFc000284019
Molecule Identification
Common Name
trans-2-pentenol
Definition
Trans-2-pentenol is a member of the class of compounds known as primary alcohols. Primary alcohols are compounds comprising the primary alcohol functional group, with the general structure RCOH (R=alkyl, aryl). Trans-2-pentenol is soluble (in water) and an extremely weak acidic compound (based on its pKa). Trans-2-pentenol can be found in a number of food items such as mandarin orange (clementine, tangerine), green zucchini, garlic, and abiyuch, which makes trans-2-pentenol a potential biomarker for the consumption of these food products.
Belongs to the class of organic compounds known as primary alcohols. Primary alcohols are compounds comprising the primary alcohol functional group, with the general structure RCOH (R=alkyl, aryl).
