Iodopropenes

Iodopropenes are a group of organic compounds that are isomers of iodopropene, meaning they share the same molecular formula C3H5I but differ in the arrangement of atoms. Specifically, they are propenes that contain a single iodine atom. The position of the iodine atom and the double bond determines the specific isomer. Common examples include 1-iodopropene, 2-iodopropene, and various isomers of diiodopropene and triiodopropene, though the term "iodopropenes" most commonly refers to the monoidinated compounds.

The synthesis of iodopropenes typically involves reactions such as the addition of hydrogen iodide to allenes or the substitution of other halogens or hydroxyl groups with iodine on a propene backbone. Their reactivity is influenced by the presence of the iodine atom, which is a good leaving group, and the double bond, which can undergo addition reactions. Iodopropenes can be used as intermediates in organic synthesis, for example, in the preparation of other organohalogen compounds or in coupling reactions. The properties of iodopropenes vary depending on the specific isomer, including boiling point, density, and solubility.