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Product Description
Mechanism of Action
Crotonic acid is an unsaturated carboxylic acid that participates in polymerization, Michaeladdition reactions and shortchain fattyacid metabolic pathways. It can activate various nuclear receptors and modulate cellular redox signalling.
Benefits and Advantages
Used in polymerchemistry research, metabolicpathway modelling, electrophilicreactivity studies, enzymeinhibition assays and biochemical synthesis research.
Side Effects and Risks
Risks include skin/eye irritation, corrosive effects and mucosal irritation. Handle as a reactive organic acid.
Only GMP materials will be supplied, logistics all according to GDP.
Datasheet
| Molecular Formula | C4H6O2 |
|---|---|
| Molecular Weight | 86.09 g/mol |
| CAS Number | 3724-65-0 |
| Storage Condition | Store in a cool, dry place. Keep container tightly closed. Protect from moisture and light. |
| Solubility | Solubility depends on solvent and conditions (e.g., pH). Please contact us for solvent-specific guidance. |
| Purity | Purity information is available upon request (COA). |
| Synonym | CROTONIC ACID; (E)-but-2-enoic acid; trans-2-Butenoic acid; 3724-65-0; 3-Methylacrylic acid |
| IUPAC/Chemical Name | (E)-but-2-enoic acid |
| InChl Key | LDHQCZJRKDOVOX-NSCUHMNNSA-N |
| InChl Code | InChI=1S/C4H6O2/c1-2-3-4(5)6/h2-3H,1H3,(H,5,6)/b3-2+ |
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