trans-3-Pentenoic Acid TCI P1072

trans-3-Pentenoic Acid from TCI is an unsaturated carboxylic acid with a five-carbon chain and one carbon-carbon double bond in the trans configuration between carbons 3 and 4. TCI places this product in its Colloidal Quantum Dot (QD) research reagents category because short-chain carboxylic acids can act as ligands that bind to the surface of semiconductor nanocrystals. It is also a versatile building block in organic synthesis. It has two functional groups that can react independently, the carboxyl group and the double bond, so researchers can use it both in nanomaterial surface chemistry and in synthetic routes.

Researchers choose this material because it combines a short chain with a carboxylate group that can coordinate to metal atoms on the quantum dot surface. In QD research, long native ligands such as oleic acid are often exchanged for shorter ones to reduce the distance between particles and improve charge transport in thin films. The double bond in this ligand also allows further modification or polymerization at the surface. Because the trans configuration is clearly defined, the structure is certain, which matters for stereochemistry studies and for research on addition reactions across the double bond.

In Indonesia, this material is relevant to laboratories working in nanomaterials, materials physics, and synthetic chemistry. University research groups and institutional laboratories that study colloidal quantum dots can use it in ligand exchange experiments and surface functionalization work. Organic chemistry laboratories can use it as a small bifunctional starting material for building more complex molecules. Teams preparing thin-film devices or optoelectronic prototypes can include it in comparative ligand studies. AMI Scientific supplies the TCI product so these laboratories can get a consistent, well-identified reagent for their research.

• Ligand exchange on colloidal quantum dots: its short chain and carboxylate binding group make it a candidate to replace long oleic acid ligands and reduce spacing between nanocrystals.
• Improving charge transport in QD thin films: shorter surface ligands reduce the distance between particles, which supports charge transport studies in nanocrystal films for optoelectronic research.
• Surface functionalization of nanocrystals: the double bond stays available after the carboxyl group binds, which allows further modification or polymerization at the particle surface.
• Organic synthesis building block: the carboxyl group and the double bond can react separately, so researchers can build more complex molecules step by step.
• Stereochemistry and addition reaction studies: the clearly defined trans double bond gives a known starting geometry for studying how addition reactions proceed and what stereochemical outcomes they produce.

Keep trans-3-Pentenoic Acid in its original, tightly closed container in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area, away from heat, ignition sources, strong oxidizers, and strong bases. Follow the specific storage temperature and conditions on the TCI label and Safety Data Sheet. Handle the material in a fume hood. Wear chemical-resistant gloves, safety glasses, and a lab coat, because carboxylic acids can irritate skin, eyes, and the respiratory tract. Avoid breathing in vapors and avoid direct contact. Close the container right after use so moisture and air don't degrade the material. Label any secondary containers clearly, and dispose of waste according to local regulations and your institution's procedures.

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