Allyl alcohol
CAS Number
107-18-6
EC Number
203-470-7
What is Allyl alcohol?
Allyl alcohol (CAS 107-18-6), also known as vinyl carbinol, is a reactive aliphatic alcohol used as a chemical intermediate and monomer building block.
Where is Allyl alcohol used?
- Pharmaceutical manufacturing: intermediate in the synthesis of active ingredients and fine chemicals requiring an allylic hydroxyl group
- Agrochemicals: building block in herbicide and pesticide synthesis, particularly where allylation reactions are part of the process chain
- Polymer chemistry: reactive monomer and crosslinking agent in the production of allyl resins, specialty coatings, and modified polyols
- It also acts as a carrier solvent in select formulations where its reactivity can be incorporated into the final product rather than removed.
Other Names (Synonyms)
vinyl carbinol|propenyl alcohol|propenol|allylic alcohol|3-hydroxypropene|2-propenyl alcohol|2-propenol|2-propen-1-ol
How is Allyl alcohol classified and handled safely? Learn More
Danger
GHS02· Flammable GHS06· Toxic GHS09· Environmental Hazard GHS07· Irritant GHS08· Health Hazard GHS05· Corrosive
Hazard Statements
H225 Highly Flammable liquid and vapor [Danger Flammable liquids]
H301 Toxic if swallowed [Danger Acute toxicity, oral]
H311 Toxic in contact with skin [Danger Acute toxicity, dermal]
H315 Causes skin irritation [Warning Skin corrosion/irritation]