Ethyl 4-pentenoate is found in leaf oil of Prunus phaeosticta phaeosticta from Taiwan. It is also used in the preparation of 5-iodomethyl-dihydro-furan-2-one by reacting with iodine.
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ApplicationsEthyl 4-pentenoate is found in leaf oil of Prunus phaeosticta phaeosticta from Taiwan. It is also used in the preparation of 5-iodomethyl-dihydro-furan-2-one by reacting with iodine.
SolubilityMiscible with alcohol. Immiscible with water.
NotesIncompatible with strong oxidizing agents.