292. Allyl Ether

Nomenclature

CAS number: 557-40-4
3,3′-Oxybis-1-propene; diallyl ether.
C6H10O; mol wt 98.14.
C 73.43%, H 10.27%, O 16.30%.
(CH2=CHCH2)2O.

Description and 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, Ktzsch, 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).

Caution

An irritant. Can be absorbed through skin.