Allyl Alcohol
Product Description
Allyl alcohol is a chemical compound with various industrial applications due to its reactivity and versatility.
Product:
Allyl Alcohol
CAS:
107-18-6
Synonym:
2-Propen-1-ol; 2-Propenyl alcohol; 2-Propenol; Vinyl carbinol
Structure:
Typical Characteristics
Appearance
Colorless liquid
Boiling point
96-98 °C
Density
0.854 g/cm3
Flash Point
21.1 °C
Melting point
−129 °C
Molecular Weight
58.08
Odor
Pungent, mustard-like odor
Purity
≥99%
Refractive index
1.412
Uses, Applications & Markets
Key applications
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A few of the grades available are listed below:
Allyl Alcohol used in many
industry applications
Allyl alcohol is a chemical compound with various industrial applications due to its reactivity and versatility. Here are some of its uses:
- Chemical Intermediates: Allyl alcohol serves as a precursor in the synthesis of various chemical intermediates, including allyl esters, allyl ethers, allylamines, and allyl halides, which are used in the production of pharmaceuticals, flavors, fragrances, and agrochemicals.
- Polymers: It is used as a monomer in the production of polymers such as polyallyl alcohol, polyallylamine, and polyallyl esters, which find applications in adhesives, coatings, and ion exchange resins.
- Resins and Adhesives: Allyl alcohol-based resins are employed in the manufacture of specialty resins and adhesives, offering properties such as high temperature resistance, chemical resistance, and adhesion to various substrates.
- Surfactants: It can be used as a raw material for the synthesis of surfactants and emulsifiers, which find applications in detergents, cleaning products, and personal care formulations.
- Plasticizers: Allyl alcohol can act as a plasticizer in polymer formulations to improve flexibility, durability, and processing characteristics of plastics and elastomers.
- Herbicides: It is used as an intermediate in the synthesis of certain herbicides and plant growth regulators for agricultural applications.
- Flavor and Fragrance: Allyl alcohol is utilized in the synthesis of flavoring compounds and fragrance ingredients for use in food, beverages, cosmetics, and perfumes.