CAS 821-41-0: 5-Hexen-1-ol

5-Hexen-1-ol is used in cyclization to a tetrahydropyran by phenylselenoetherification. It is also used as a building block in synthetic chemistry. Further, it is used to prepare 6-bromo-hex-1-ene by reaction with phosphorus tribromide. This Thermo Scientific Chemicals brand product was originally part of the Alfa Aesar product portfolio. Some documentation and label information may refer to the legacy brand. The original Alfa Aesar product / item code or SKU reference has not changed as a part of the brand transition to Thermo Scientific Chemicals.

5-Hexen-1-ol is a hydroxyl group that is found in an unsaturated alkyl chain with a six carbon backbone. It has been shown to be an activated species with a kinetic rate of 0.0055 min−1, which is slower than the rate of dimethyl fumarate. The nitric oxide synthase (NOS) enzyme catalyzes the reaction by oxidizing L-arginine to produce L-citrulline and NO. Dimethyl fumarate inhibits NOS by binding to the cofactor tetrahydrobiopterin, which leads to a decrease in nitric oxide production and results in decreased inflammation. 5-Hexen-1-ol has been shown to be chemically stable at pH 7 and has a lipophilic nature due to its hydrochloric acid ester hydrochloride form.

This Thermo Scientific Chemicals brand product was originally part of the Acros Organics product portfolio. Some documentation and label information may refer to the legacy brand. The original Acros Organics product / item code or SKU reference has not changed as a part of the brand transition to Thermo Scientific Chemicals.

Hex-5-en-1-ol

Applications 5-Hexen-1-ol is a volatile organic compound that can be found in Brazilian chilli peppers (Capsicum spp.). Not a dangerous good if item is equal to or less than 1g/ml and there is less than 100g/ml in the package References Bogusz, S.Jr., et al.: Food Res. Int., 48, 98 (2012)