Isopropenylamine

Isopropenylamine is an organic compound with the chemical formula C3H7N. It is an enamine, a class of organic compounds characterized by a nitrogen atom bonded to a vinylic carbon atom. In isopropenylamine, this structure consists of a vinyl group (CH2=C<) attached to an amine group (-NH2), with a methyl group also attached to the vinylic carbon. Its IUPAC name is prop-1-en-2-amine.

The compound is typically a colorless liquid with a characteristic amine odor. It is soluble in water and many organic solvents. Due to the presence of the double bond and the amine group, isopropenylamine exhibits reactivity typical of both alkenes and amines. It can undergo addition reactions across the double bond and nucleophilic reactions due to the amine functionality.

Isopropenylamine can be synthesized through various methods, often involving the amination of acetone derivatives or the rearrangement of related compounds. Its chemical properties make it a useful intermediate in the synthesis of various other organic molecules, including pharmaceuticals, polymers, and agrochemicals. However, it is also known to be relatively unstable and can polymerize or decompose under certain conditions, requiring careful handling and storage. Research into its specific applications and synthetic routes continues to be an area of interest in organic chemistry.