Prenol

• 3,3 - dimethylallyl
• Gamma, gamma- dimethylallyl
• 1-hydroxy -3-methyl -2-butene

Flammable colorless liquid with a fruity odor

Liquid

0.85 g · cm -3

140 ° C

1.4 mbar ( 20 ° C)

Slightly soluble in water ( 170 g · l-1 at 20 ° C)

1.443 (20 ° C)

Attention

810 mg · kg -1 ( LD50, rat, oral)

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Production and representation

Properties

Prenol is a colorless flammable liquid with a fruity odor, which is readily soluble in water.

Occurrence and use

Prenol occurs as a component in the biogenesis and the industrial production of isoprenoids ( polyprenols ).

Safety

The vapors of Prenol can form (50 ° C, ignition temperature 305 ° C flash point) with air to form an explosive mixture.