3-Buten-1-ol (CAS NO.: 627-27-0)
CAS NO.: 627-27-0
Content:98.00%
Application: Used as a starting reagent in the asymmetric total synthesis of natural seimatopolide B and in the synthesis of catalytic bimetallic nanoparticles.
Description
Product Overview
3-Buten-1-ol (also known as Allylcarbinol, 3-Butenyl alcohol, Homoallyl alcohol) CAS No.: 627-27-0, with the chemical formula C₄H₈O and a molecular weight of 72.11 g/mol. It is a clear colorless to slightly yellow liquid. This compound belongs to the class of unsaturated alcohols (homoallyl alcohols) and is primarily used in organic synthesis and as a reagent, though it is subject to safety regulations due to its flammable and irritant properties.
Properties
3-Buten-1-ol exhibits the following key physical and chemical properties:
- Physical State: Liquid (at room temperature).
- Appearance: Clear colorless to slightly yellow liquid.
- Odor: Not specified.
- Melting Point: -31.44 °C (estimate).
- Boiling Point: 112-114 °C (lit.).
- Density: 0.838 g/mL at 25 °C (lit.).
- Solubility: Soluble in chloroform, methanol; water soluble.
- Stability: Stable; incompatible with acids, acid chlorides, acid anhydrides, oxidizing agents; flammable with explosive limits 2-28% (V).
- Toxicity: Moderately toxic; strongly irritating to skin and eyes; may cause respiratory irritation; toxic to aquatic organisms with long-lasting effects.
Applications
The primary applications of 3-buten-1-ol include:
- Organic Synthesis Intermediate: Used as a starting reagent in the asymmetric total synthesis of natural seimatopolide B and in the synthesis of catalytic bimetallic nanoparticles.
- Reagent: Employed in studies of Mn-catalyzed hydrohydrazination of olefins and the conversion of propargylic acetates to ethers catalyzed by ferric chloride.
- Other: Serves as an aliphatic primary alcohol reagent in various organic synthesis processes.
Classification
The following table outlines the classification of 3-buten-1-ol based on chemical properties, uses, and regulations:
| Classification Type | Specific Category | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Chemical Class | Unsaturated Alcohol (Homoallyl Alcohol) | A primary alcohol with an alkene group, reactive in nucleophilic and other organic reactions. |
| Usage Class | Organic Synthesis Reagent/Intermediate | Primarily used as a reagent and intermediate in chemical synthesis. |
| Hazard Class | Flammable Liquid (UN 1987); Irritant | Flammable (H226, Flam. Liq. 3); skin irritant (H315), eye irritant (H319), respiratory irritant (H335); GHS02, GHS07; Packing Group II. |
| Regulatory Class | Controlled Chemical (REACH, TSCA) | Listed under US TSCA and EPA Substance Registry; HS Code 29052990; subject to environmental and safety controls. |
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