isoprenol
Isoprenol, also known as 3-methylbut-3-en-1-ol, is a naturally occurring organic compound. It is a clear, colorless liquid with a distinct, somewhat fruity odor. Its chemical formula is C5H10O. Isoprenol is classified as an unsaturated alcohol, meaning it contains both a hydroxyl group (-OH) and a carbon-carbon double bond.
This compound is an important building block in the biosynthesis of many natural products. It is a
Industrially, isoprenol can be synthesized through various chemical routes, although it is also found in some