Acrolein

C₃H₄O

IUPAC: Prop-2-enal

CAS: 107-02-8

Ikhtisar

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.

Komposisi

Unsur Simbol Atom Massa Atom
Hydrogen H 4 1,0080
Carbon C 3 12,0110
Oxygen O 1 15,9990

Komposisi Elemental

C
64,3%
O
28,5%

Kegunaan

  • Herbicide production
  • Chemical intermediate
  • Biocide for water treatment

Fakta Menarik

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

Keselamatan

  • ⚠ Extremely toxic
  • ⚠ Lachrymator
  • ⚠ Flammable

Structure

SMILES

C=CC=O

Sifat

Jenis
organic
Keadaan
liquid
Massa Molar
56,06 g/mol
Kerapatan
0,8410 g/cm³
Titik Lebur
-87,7 °C
Titik Didih
52,6 °C
Kelarutan
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

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).