4chloro1pentene
4-chloro-1-pentene is an organic compound with the chemical formula C5H9Cl. It is a halogenated alkene, specifically a chlorinated pentene. Structurally, it features a five-carbon chain with a double bond at the first position and a chlorine atom attached to the fourth carbon. This molecule is a colorless liquid at room temperature. Its properties are typical of haloalkenes, including a distinct odor. The presence of both a double bond and a chlorine atom makes it a reactive molecule, capable of undergoing various chemical transformations.
The reactivity of 4-chloro-1-pentene stems from its functional groups. The double bond can participate in addition