Acrolein (C3H4O)

Acrolein (C3H4O; CAS 107-02-8) is a practical retrosynthesis target. Acrolein presents a C3 framework, unsaturation. Open AI route search in one click below.

Target: Acrolein
CAS: 107-02-8
Formula: C3H4O
Approx. MW: 56.06
SMILES: C=CC=O
PubChem CID: 7847
Approx. carbons: C3

Acrolein structure

Properties

IUPAC name: prop-2-enal
Common names: ACROLEIN; Acrylaldehyde; 2-Propenal; 107-02-8; prop-2-enal; Propenal; Acrylic aldehyde; Aqualin; Allyl aldehyde; Magnacide H
Molecular weight: 56.06
Exact mass: 56.03
InChIKey: HGINCPLSRVDWNT-UHFFFAOYSA-N
Melting point: -126 °F (EPA, 1998)
Boiling point: 126 °F at 760 mmHg (EPA, 1998)
Density: 0.8389 to 0.8621 at 32 to 68 °F (EPA, 1998)

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FAQ

What is the chemical formula of Acrolein?

Acrolein has molecular formula C3H4O. Molecular weight about 56.06 g·mol⁻¹.

What is the CAS number of Acrolein?

The CAS Registry Number for Acrolein is 107-02-8.

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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.