allyl alcohol
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Definition
Noun: A colorless, pungent-smelling, toxic liquid with the chemical formula C₃H₆O. It is an unsaturated primary alcohol containing an allyl group (CH₂=CH-CH₂-). It is used primarily as a chemical intermediate in the production of other compounds.
Usage
Allyl alcohol is used as a chemical building block. It is a key starting material or intermediate in industrial synthesis. - Primary Use: It is used to make resins, plasticizers, and pharmaceuticals. - Property: It is highly toxic and irritant, requiring careful handling.
Examples
- The laboratory synthesized the new polymer using as a monomer.
- Safety protocols are strict when handling due to its toxicity.
- is present in small amounts in wood spirit (crude wood-derived methanol).
Advanced Usage
- Chemical Intermediate: In organic chemistry, is a versatile intermediate for introducing the allyl group into molecules, which can then undergo further reactions like the Claisen rearrangement.
- Derivative Formation: It is used to produce allyl esters, ethers, and glycidyl ethers, which are important in various industrial applications.
Variants and Related Words
- Allyl (noun): The univalent radical CH₂=CH-CH₂–, which forms the reactive part of allyl alcohol.
- Allylic (adjective): Referring to or characteristic of an allyl group or its position in a molecule (e.g., allylic carbon).
Synonyms
- 2-Propen-1-ol (IUPAC name)
- Vinylcarbinol (obsolete name)
Notes
This is a specialized chemical term. Its usage is almost exclusively confined to chemistry, industrial manufacturing, and safety data sheets. It is not used in everyday conversation.
Noun
- an unsaturated primary alcohol present in wood spirit; use to make resins and plasticizers and pharmaceuticals