The reaction of (E)-2, 4-pentadienoic acid with aqueous bromine re-evaluation of the product

  • Published : 1989.09.01

Abstract

The reaction of (E)-2, 4-pentadienoic acid with aqueous bromine was reinvestigated to affirm the formation of (E)-5-bromo-4-hydroxy-2-pentenoic acid, whose structure was confirmed by the spectroscopic methods as well as the chemical modification.

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