4pentenal
4pentenal is an organic compound with the chemical formula C5H8O. It is an unsaturated aldehyde, meaning it contains both a carbon-carbon double bond and an aldehyde functional group. Specifically, the double bond is located between the fourth and fifth carbon atoms, and the aldehyde group is at the first carbon. This structure gives 4pentenal its characteristic chemical reactivity. It is a colorless liquid at room temperature.
Due to the presence of the aldehyde group, 4pentenal can undergo oxidation to form the corresponding carboxylic
The synthesis of 4pentenal can be achieved through various organic reactions. One common method involves the