Methacrolein
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| Methacrolein | |
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| IUPAC name 2-Methylprop-2-enal | |
| Other names Methacrolein | |
| Identifiers | |
| CAS number | 78-85-3  |
| PubChem | 6562 |
| ChemSpider | 6314 |
| Jmol-3D images | Image 1 |
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| Properties | |
| Molecular formula | C4H6O |
| Molar mass | 70.09 g/mol |
| Density | 0.847 g/cm³ |
| Melting point | −81 °C |
| Boiling point | 69 °C |
| Related compounds | |
| Related alkenals | Citral |
(verify) (what is: / ?)Except where noted otherwise, data are given for materials in their standard state (at 25 °C (77 °F), 100 kPa) | |
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Methacrolein, or methacrylaldehyde, is an unsaturated aldehyde. It is a clear, colorless, flammable liquid that is present in cigarettes when smoking.[1]
Industrially, the primary use of methacrolein is in the manufacture of polymers and synthetic resins.
Exposure to methacrolein is highly irritating to the eyes, nose, throat and lungs.
The essential oil of the plant Big Sagebrush (Artemisia tridentata) contains 5% methacrolein.[2]
See also
References
- ↑ Roy J. Shephard (1982). "The risks of passive smoking". Google Books Search. Retrieved 2009-05-06.
- ↑ Shakhnoza, Azimova S. et al. (2012). Lipids, Lipophilic Components and Essential Oils from Plant Sources. Springer. p. 844. ISBN 9780857293237.
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