Propiolaldehyde

Propiolaldehyde
Names
Preferred IUPAC name
Prop-2-ynal
Other names
Propynal; Propiolic aldehyde
Identifiers
3D model (JSmol)
ChemSpider
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UNII
  • C#CC=O
Properties
C3H2O
Molar mass 54.048 g·mol−1
Appearance colorless liquid
Density 0.9152 g/cm3
Boiling point 54–57 °C (129–135 °F; 327–330 K)
Except where otherwise noted, data are given for materials in their standard state (at 25 °C [77 °F], 100 kPa).

Propiolaldehyde is an organic compound with molecular formula HC2CHO. It is the simplest chemical compound containing both alkyne and aldehyde functional groups. It is a colorless liquid with explosive properties.[1]

  1. ^ P. Perlmutter (2001). "Propargyl Aldehyde". Encyclopedia of Reagents for Organic Synthesis. doi:10.1002/047084289X.rp262m. ISBN 978-0471936237.