Chemical Properties
Clear light yellow liquid
Uses
Crotyl alcohol can be used as a starting material in the synthesis of antitumor agents such as 14-azacamptothecin and 10, 11-methylenedioxy-14-azacamptothecin. It can also be used as a precursor in the total synthesis of discodermolide.
Uses
Chemical intermediate, source of monomers,
herbicide, and soil fumigant.
Definition
ChEBI: A primary alcohol in which the hydroxy function is bonded to a CH3CH2CHCH21 (crotyl) group.
Hazard
Toxic by ingestion, strong eye and skin
irritant. Moderate fire risk.
Safety Profile
Moderately toxic by
ingestion and skin contact. Mutation data
reported. Dangerous fire hazard when
exposed to heat or flame; can react with
oxidizing materials. To fight fire, use alcohol
foam, CO2, dry chemical. When heated to
decomposition it emits acrid smoke and
fumes. See also ALCOHOLS.
