CH2CHOR
CH2CHOR, also known as vinyl alcohol, is an organic compound with the chemical formula CH2CH(OH). It is a colorless liquid with a faint, sweet odor. Vinyl alcohol is highly reactive due to the presence of the hydroxyl group (-OH) and the double bond in the molecule. It is a versatile intermediate in organic synthesis, used in the production of various chemicals and materials.
Vinyl alcohol is typically prepared by the hydration of acetylene (ethyne), a process that involves the addition
One of the primary uses of vinyl alcohol is in the production of polyvinyl alcohol (PVA), a
Despite its usefulness, vinyl alcohol is relatively unstable and must be handled with care. Its reactivity