PhCHCHCH2OH

PhCHCHCH2OH, also known as allylbenzene alcohol or 3-phenylprop-2-en-1-ol, is an organic compound with the chemical formula C9H10O. It is an unsaturated alcohol, meaning it contains both a carbon-carbon double bond and a hydroxyl group. The molecule consists of a phenyl group attached to a three-carbon chain that includes a double bond and a terminal alcohol function.

This compound is a colorless liquid with a mild odor. Its physical properties, such as boiling point and density, are influenced by the presence of the aromatic ring and the hydroxyl group. It is soluble in many organic solvents but has limited solubility in water.

PhCHCHCH2OH can participate in reactions characteristic of both alkenes and alcohols. The double bond can undergo addition reactions such as hydrogenation, halogenation, and epoxidation. The hydroxyl group can be esterified, oxidized, or converted into other functional groups.

Due to its reactive functional groups, PhCHCHCH2OH can serve as an intermediate in the synthesis of various organic molecules. It may find applications in the fragrance industry or as a building block for more complex chemical structures. Further research may explore its potential uses in medicinal chemistry or material science.