Propynal

Propynal
Identifiers
624-67-9
3D model (Jmol) Interactive image
ChemSpider 11721
ECHA InfoCard 100.009.871
PubChem 12222
Properties
C3H2O
Molar mass 54.05 g·mol−1
Except where otherwise noted, data are given for materials in their standard state (at 25 °C [77 °F], 100 kPa).
Infobox references

Propynal is an organic compound with molecular formula C3H2O. It is the simplest possible chemical compound containing both alkyne and aldehyde functional groups.

Occurrence

Propynal has been observed in the interstellar medium. It is hypothesized to be formed from a carbon monoxide-acetylene complex.[1] Another possible pathway is through the reaction of propynylidyne (C3H) with water.[2]

See also

References


This article is issued from Wikipedia - version of the 4/25/2016. The text is available under the Creative Commons Attribution/Share Alike but additional terms may apply for the media files.