Acrolein (0107-02-08) (C3H4O)

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Technical profile of Acrolein, a high-purity raw chemical material supplied by Triveni Chemicals for industrial manufacturing and laboratory synthesis.

Acrolein (C3H4O) is a colorless to yellow liquid with a strong, pungent, and acrid odor. It is highly reactive, flammable, and soluble in water as well as organic solvents like alcohol and ether. Its primary industrial use is as an intermediate in the production of acrylic acid, which is further used in paints, adhesives, plastics, and coatings. Acrolein also serves as a biocide and herbicide, effectively controlling algae, bacteria, and aquatic weeds in irrigation and industrial water systems. In chemical synthesis, it is used to produce glycerol, pharmaceuticals, and specialty chemicals. Due to its strong irritant properties, it is handled with caution under strict safety protocols. Additionally, acrolein finds limited application in perfumery and flavoring as a reactive intermediate, but direct use is rare because of its toxicity. Its combination of reactivity, antimicrobial properties, and chemical versatility makes it valuable in industrial, agricultural, and chemical manufacturing applications.