Title: Allyl Ether
CAS Registry Number: 557-40-4
CAS Name: 3,3¢-Oxybis-1-propene
Additional Names: diallyl ether
Molecular Formula: C6H10O
Molecular Weight: 98.14
Percent Composition: C 73.43%, H 10.27%, O 16.30%
Line Formula: (CH2=CHCH2)2O
Literature References: Prepn from allyl alcohol in the presence of CuCl-H2SO4: Stephenson, GB 913919 (1962 to Monsanto); from allyl alcohol with K2CO3 and allyl bromide: Riemschneider, Kötzsch, Monatsh. Chem. 90, 787 (1959). Toxicity: H. F. Smyth et al., J. Ind. Hyg. Toxicol. 31, 60 (1949).
Properties: Liquid; radish-like odor. d018 0.805. bp 94°. nD20 1.4240. Practically insol in water. Miscible with alc, ether. LD50 orally in rats: 0.32 g/kg (Smyth).
Boiling point: bp 94°
Index of refraction: nD20 1.4240
Density: d018 0.805
Toxicity data: LD50 orally in rats: 0.32 g/kg (Smyth)
CAUTION: An irritant. Can be absorbed through skin. |