propenyl alcohol
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Definition
Noun 1. A colorless, pungent liquid: Propenyl alcohol is a specific chemical compound, an unsaturated primary alcohol. It is naturally present in wood spirit (pyroligneous acid, a product of wood distillation) and is used industrially in the manufacture of synthetic resins, plasticizers, and pharmaceuticals.
Usage
- Propenyl alcohol is a key intermediate in organic synthesis.
- The chemical properties of propenyl alcohol make it suitable for producing certain polymers.
- Handling propenyl alcohol requires caution due to its toxicity and flammability.
Advanced Usage
- In chemical nomenclature, "propenyl alcohol" can refer specifically to allyl alcohol (CH₂=CHCH₂OH), which is the most common and commercially significant isomer. This is its primary meaning in industrial and chemical contexts.
Variants and Related Words
- Allyl alcohol: This is the systematic name for the specific compound CH₂=CHCH₂OH, which is synonymous with the common industrial meaning of "propenyl alcohol."
- Unsaturated alcohol: A broader class of alcohols to which propenyl alcohol belongs, characterized by having one or more carbon-carbon double or triple bonds in the molecule.
Synonyms
- Allyl alcohol
- 2-Propen-1-ol (IUPAC name)
- Vinylcarbinol
Notes on Different Meanings
The term "propenyl alcohol" is used almost exclusively in chemistry. It does not have common idiomatic or figurative meanings. Its definition is precise and refers to a single, well-defined chemical substance.
Noun
- an unsaturated primary alcohol present in wood spirit; use to make resins and plasticizers and pharmaceuticals