Acrolein
CAS Number107-02-8
FormulaN/A
Mol. Weight56.06 g/mol
Acrolein
What is Acrolein?
Acrolein is a chemical compound with CAS number 107-02-8. It is used in various industrial and research applications.
Applications
Acrolein has been used in the preparation of monomeric and dimeric β-hydroxypropionaldehyde in a hydration reaction1.
Specifications
Linear Formula
CH2=CHCHO
Molecular Weight
56.06 g/mol
Assay/Purity
90%
Impurities
<10% water and cyclic dimer
Boiling Point
53 °C(lit.)
Density
0.839 g/mL at 25 °C(lit.)
Solubility
H2O: soluble2 to 3 parts
alcohol: soluble
benzene: miscible
diethyl ether: miscible
Safety Information
GHS02
GHS05
GHS06
GHS09Signal Word
Danger
Hazard Statements
H225-H301 + H311-H314-H330-H400
Precautionary Statements
P210-P260-P273-P280-P284-P301 + P310
Required PPE
Faceshields, full-face respirator (US), Gloves, Goggles, multi-purpose combination respirator cartridge (US)
Melting Point
−87 °C(lit.)
WGK Germany
3