Propenal (Noun)
Meaning
A pungent colorless unsaturated liquid aldehyde made from propene.
Classification
Nouns denoting substances.
Examples
- Propenal is a pungent colorless unsaturated liquid aldehyde made from propene and widely used in perfumes and fragrances.
- It is a highly reactive compound with the chemical formula C2H3CHO, commonly known as propenal or acrolein.
- Due to its strong irritating properties and the ability to polymerize, propenal requires special handling and storage procedures.
- Propenal is used as a precursor to various chemicals and as a versatile building block for the production of pharmaceuticals and agrochemicals.
- The high reactivity of propenal makes it suitable for various applications, including the manufacturing of plastics, resins, and other synthetic materials.