- Definition of C3H4
C3H4 is the chemical formula of hydrocarbons containing 3 carbon atoms and 4 hydrogen atoms. There can be different chemicals with this formula, but the two prominent ones are propyne and allene. In English, they are respectively called “Propyne” and “Allene.” The molecular mass of C3H4, includes 3 carbon atoms and 4 hydrogen atoms and is 40.064 g/mol. The concept of ion structure does not apply to C3H4 as it is a nonpolar organic substance.
- Properties of C3H4
2.1 Physical properties of C3H4: It is a colorless, odorless liquid that cannot have its pH determined because it is neither acid nor base.
2.2 Chemical properties of C3H4: C3H4 is combustible, reacts with halogens, and undergoes addition reactions.
- Common chemical reactions of C3H4:
3.1 Metal reaction: None
3.2 Acid reaction: None
3.3 Non-metal reaction: C3H4 + Cl2 -> C3H4Cl2
3.4 Reaction with salts: None
- Synthesis of C3H4
4.1 Laboratory synthesis of C3H4: Prepared from propene by the reaction of water addition, followed by dehydration.
4.2 Industrial synthesis of C3H4: Prepared from propene by pyrolysis reaction.