3hydroxypropanal
3Hydroxypropanal, also known as 3-hydroxypropionaldehyde or acrolein hydrate, is an organic compound with the chemical formula C3H6O2. It is a colorless liquid that is soluble in water. It exists in equilibrium with its cyclic hemiacetal form, 2-hydroxy-1,3-dioxane. This compound is an intermediate in several biological processes, including the metabolism of some amino acids. It can be formed through the hydration of acrolein, a highly reactive aldehyde. 3Hydroxypropanal is also a product of lipid peroxidation and can be found in various biological samples.
Industrially, 3hydroxypropanal can be produced through the hydration of acrolein. It has also been investigated as