Methacrolein

Methacrolein is a chemical compound registered under number CAS 78-85-3, with the molecular formula C₄H₆O, and a molar mass of 70.09 g/mol.

The molecule contains 11 atoms connected by 10 chemical bonds. The full systematic IUPAC name of this compound is 2-methylprop-2-enal. The interactive 3D model above lets you view the spatial arrangement of the atoms — you can rotate it with the mouse, zoom with the scroll wheel, and switch between skeletal / Ball & Stick / Space Fill visualization modes.

In terms of physicochemical properties, the partition coefficient logP = 0.7 (positive value, a lipophilic compound), polar surface area PSA = 17.1 Ų, 0 donors and 1 hydrogen bond acceptors. These parameters are key when assessing bioavailability and interaction with biomolecules.

Chemical data for this compound comes from PubChem (NIH NLM NCBI), one of the world's largest chemical databases. All information is updated automatically and enriched with GHS hazard statement translations compliant with the CLP Regulation (EC 1272/2008). The widget above may be used for educational, research and commercial purposes.

Signal word: Danger

H225 — Wysoce łatwopalna ciecz i pary

H301 — Działa toksycznie po połknięciu

H311 — Działa toksycznie w kontakcie ze skórą

H314 — Powoduje poważne oparzenia skóry oraz uszkodzenia oczu

H318 — Powoduje poważne uszkodzenie oczu

H330 — Wdychanie grozi śmiercią

• 📊 PubChem CID 6562 — NIH
• 🔬 NIST WebBook — spektroskopia
• 🌐 Wikidata
• 💊 ChEMBL — bioaktywność