2-Methyl-2-propen-1-ol

• CAT Number: R061425
• CAS Number: 513-42-8
• Molecular Formula: C4H8O
• Molecular Weight: 72.11
• Purity: ≥95%
• Synonyms: 2-Methallyl Alcohol; 2-Methyl-2-propenol; 2-Methyl-3-hydroxy-1-propene; 2-Methylallyl Alcohol; 2-Methylprop-1-en-3-ol; 3-Hydroxy-2-methylpropene; Isopropenyl Carbinol; Methacryl Alcohol; Methallyl Alcohol; NSC 30674; NSC 404204; β-Methallyl Alcohol
• Storage: 3 years -20C powder
• IUPAC Name: 2-methylprop-2-en-1-ol
• InChI: InChI=1S/C4H8O/c1-4(2)3-5/h5H,1,3H2,2H3
• InChIKey: BYDRTKVGBRTTIT-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• SMILES: CC(=C)CO

2-Methyl-2-propen-1-ol（Cat No.:R061425）, also known as methallyl alcohol, is an unsaturated alcohol with the molecular formula C4H8O. It features a hydroxyl group attached to a terminal carbon of a branched alkene structure. This clear, colorless liquid is used as an intermediate in the synthesis of polymers, agrochemicals, and pharmaceuticals. Its combination of a reactive double bond and primary alcohol functionality enables participation in a wide range of chemical transformations, including esterification, etherification, and polymerization. Methallyl alcohol is also employed in producing fragrances, plasticizers, and specialty resins due to its versatile reactivity and structural properties.