Chemistry:But-3-enoic acid

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But-3-enoic acid
Skeletal formula of иut-3-enoic acid
Names
Other names
  • vinylacetic acid
  • allylic acid
  • 3-butenoic acid
  • β-butenoic acid
Identifiers
3D model (JSmol)
ChEBI
ChemSpider
EC Number
  • 210-892-5
362641
Properties
C4H6O2
Molar mass 86.090 g·mol−1
Appearance Clear light yellow liquid
Density 1.013 g/mL
Melting point −39 °C (−38 °F; 234 K)
Boiling point 163 °C (325 °F; 436 K)
Well-soluble
Hazards
GHS pictograms GHS09: Environmental hazardGHS05: CorrosiveGHS07: HarmfulGHS08: Health hazard
GHS Signal word Danger
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Related compounds
Related compounds
Except where otherwise noted, data are given for materials in their standard state (at 25 °C [77 °F], 100 kPa).
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But-3-enoic acid (or 3-butenoic acid) is a short-chain unsaturated carboxylic acid, with the linear formula CH
2
=CHCH
2
CO
2
H
.[2]

Synthesis

The acid is obtained via a reaction of allyl cyanide and concentrated hydrochloric acid. The mixture is gently heated with occasional shaking. The reaction produces a voluminous precipitate of ammonium chloride. Then water is introduced, and the upper acid layer is separated.[3]

Other methods are also known.[4][5]

Properties

The acid forms a clear light yellow liquid. Causes skin burns.[6]

The compound is well-soluble in water, ethanol, and diethyl ether.

Uses

The acid has been employed in preparing specialized coatings and complex organic compounds, including those involving Diels-Alder reactions.[1]

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