Acrolein

C₃H₄O

IUPAC: Prop-2-enal

CAS: 107-02-8

Descripción general

Acrolein is the simplest unsaturated aldehyde and one of the most irritating compounds known. It is produced when fats are overheated and is a major component of cigarette smoke.

Composición

Elemento Símbolo Átomos Masa atómica
Hydrogen H 4 1,0080
Carbon C 3 12,0110
Oxygen O 1 15,9990

Composición elemental

H
Hydrogen ×4
7,2%
C
Carbon ×3
64,3%
O
Oxygen ×1
28,5%

Usos

  • • Herbicide production
  • • Chemical intermediate
  • • Biocide for water treatment

Datos curiosos

  • ✦ Responsible for the acrid smell when frying oil is overheated, and is a key toxin in cigarette smoke

Seguridad

  • ⚠ Extremely toxic
  • ⚠ Lachrymator
  • ⚠ Flammable

Structure

SMILES

C=CC=O

Propiedades

Tipo
organic
Estado
liquid
Masa molar
56,06 g/mol
Densidad
0,8410 g/cm³
Punto de fusión
-87,7 °C
Punto de ebullición
52,6 °C
Solubilidad
206 g/L at 20°C

Molecular Descriptors

Exact Mass
56,0262
XLogP
0,0
TPSA
17,1 Ų
H-Bond Donors
0
H-Bond Acceptors
1
Rotatable Bonds
1
Heavy Atoms
4
Complexity
30,0

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C₃H₄O₂

Cysteine

C₃H₇NO₂S

DDT

C₁₄H₉Cl₅

Alanine

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Dichloromethane

CH₂Cl₂

Butane

C₄H₁₀

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Acrolein?
Acrolein (C₃H₄O) is a organic compound with the IUPAC name Prop-2-enal.
What is the molecular weight of Acrolein?
Acrolein has a molar mass of 56.06 g/mol.
What state is Acrolein at room temperature?
Acrolein is a liquid at room temperature.
Is Acrolein organic or inorganic?
Acrolein is classified as an organic compound.
What elements make up Acrolein?
Acrolein (C₃H₄O) is composed of Hydrogen (H), Carbon (C), Oxygen (O).