| Formula / Notation | C3H6O |
|---|---|
| CAS Number | 107-18-6 |
| Molecular Weight | 58.08 |
| Melting Point | -200 °F (EPA, 1998) |
| Boiling Point | 206 °F at 760 mmHg (EPA, 1998) |
| Density | 0.854 at 68 °F (EPA, 1998) - Less dense than water; will float |
| Solubility | Miscible (NIOSH, 2024) |
| Appearance | Allyl alcohol appears as a clear colorless liquid with a mustard-like odor. Flash point 70 °F. Very toxic by inhalation and ingestion. Less dense than water (7.1 lb / gal). Vapors are heavier than... |
| Also Known As | prop-2-en-1-ol; 2-Propen-1-ol; 107-18-6; PROP-2-EN-1-OL; Vinylcarbinol; 2-Propenol; 2-Propenyl alcohol; 3-Hydroxypropene; Allylic alcohol; 1-Propen-3-ol |
| Category | Organic Compounds |
What is Allyl alcohol?
Allyl alcohol is a propenol in which the C=C bond connects C-2 and C-3. It is has been found in garlic (Allium sativum). Formerly used as a herbicide for the control of various grass and weed seeds. It has a role as a fungicide, a herbicide, an insecticide, an antibacterial agent and a plant metabolite. It is a primary allylic alcohol and a propenol.
Formula & Notation
IUPAC Name: prop-2-en-1-ol
Other Names / Synonyms: prop-2-en-1-ol; 2-Propen-1-ol; 107-18-6; PROP-2-EN-1-OL; Vinylcarbinol; 2-Propenol; 2-Propenyl alcohol; 3-Hydroxypropene; Allylic alcohol; 1-Propen-3-ol
Properties & Characteristics
Physical Data
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Melting Point | -200 °F (EPA, 1998) |
| Boiling Point | 206 °F at 760 mmHg (EPA, 1998) |
| Density | 0.854 at 68 °F (EPA, 1998) - Less dense than water; will float |
| Molecular Weight | 58.08 |
| Solubility | Miscible (NIOSH, 2024) |
| Appearance | Allyl alcohol appears as a clear colorless liquid with a mustard-like odor. Flash point 70 °F. Very toxic by inhalation and ingestion. Less dense than water (7.1 lb / gal). Vapors are heavier than... |
Uses & Applications
Safety Information
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Key Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Allyl alcohol is a propenol in which the C=C bond connects C-2 and C-3. It is has been found in garlic (Allium sativum). Formerly used as a herbicide for the control of various grass and weed seeds. It has a role as a fungicide, a herbicide, an insecticide, an antibacterial agent and a plant metabolite. It is a primary allylic alcohol and a propenol.
Used as an industrial feedstock, solvent, pharmaceutical intermediate, flavoring agent, or chemical building block.
Flammable or irritant. Many organic compounds are flammable liquids or vapours. Keep away from ignition sources. Consult SDS for specific hazard data.
The formula or notation for Allyl alcohol is: C3H6O