C6H5CHCCH2
C6H5CHCCH2, also known as phenylacetylene, is an organic compound with the molecular formula C8H8. It is a derivative of acetylene, where one hydrogen atom is replaced by a phenyl group (C6H5). Phenylacetylene is a colorless liquid at room temperature with a characteristic almond-like odor. It is insoluble in water but soluble in organic solvents such as ethanol and ether.
Phenylacetylene is primarily used as a building block in organic synthesis. It can undergo various reactions,
In addition to its synthetic applications, phenylacetylene has been studied for its potential biological activities. It
Phenylacetylene is typically prepared by the reaction of phenylmagnesium bromide with acetylene in the presence of