Methallyl alcohol (C4H8O)

Methallyl Alcohol (C4H8O; CAS 513-42-8) is a practical retrosynthesis target. Methallyl Alcohol presents a C4 framework, alcohol functionality, unsaturation. Open AI route search in one click below.

Target: Methallyl alcohol
CAS: 513-42-8
Formula: C4H8O
Approx. MW: 72.11
SMILES: C=C(C)CO
PubChem CID: 10557
Approx. carbons: C4

Methallyl alcohol structure

Properties

IUPAC name: 2-methylprop-2-en-1-ol
Common names: METHALLYL ALCOHOL; 513-42-8; 2-Methylprop-2-en-1-ol; 2-Methylallyl alcohol; Isopropenyl carbinol; 2-Propen-1-ol, 2-methyl-; beta-Methallyl alcohol; Methacryl alcohol; 3-Hydroxy-2-methylpropene; beta-Methylallyl alcohol
Molecular weight: 72.11
Exact mass: 72.06
InChIKey: BYDRTKVGBRTTIT-UHFFFAOYSA-N
Boiling point: 239 °F at 760 mmHg (USCG, 1999)
Density: 0.8515 at 68 °F (USCG, 1999) - Less dense than water; will float

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FAQ

What is the chemical formula of Methallyl alcohol?

Methallyl alcohol has molecular formula C4H8O. Molecular weight about 72.11 g·mol⁻¹.

What is the CAS number of Methallyl alcohol?

The CAS Registry Number for Methallyl alcohol is 513-42-8.

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References & tools

ChemicalTool Reaction — AI retrosynthesis with optional library evidence.
PubChem — compound identifiers and structure depictions (NIH/NCBI).
Related: AiZynthFinder / synthesis planning literature for computer-aided retrosynthesis.