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What is the common name for 4-penten-2-ol
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The common name for 4-penten-2-ol is "2-penten-4-ol." However, it may also be referred to as "4-penten-2-ol" in some contexts. This compound is an alcohol with a double bond in the carbon chain. The name reflects its structural characteristics, where the "penten" part indicates a five-carbon chain with a double bond, and the "ol" suffix signifies the presence of a hydroxyl (–OH) group.