描述

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: