Crotyl alcohol

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Crotyl alcohol
Crotyl alcohol
IUPAC name (E)-2-Buten-1-ol
Other names Crotyl alcohol
Crotonyl alcohol
Crotonol
Identifiers
CAS number [6117-91-5]
SMILES OC/C=C/C
Properties
Molecular formula C4H8O
Molar mass 72.10 g/mol
Density 0.8454 g/cm3
Melting point

<25 °C

Boiling point

121.2 °C

Except where noted otherwise, data are given for
materials in their standard state
(at 25 °C, 100 kPa)

Infobox disclaimer and references

Crotyl alcohol, or crotonyl alcohol, is an unsaturated alcohol. It is a clear liquid that is moderately soluble in water, and miscible with most organic solvents.

It can be synthesized by the reduction of crotonaldehyde.

[edit] References

  • Merck Index, 11th Edition, 2604

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