methallyl alcohol

methallyl alcohol

[meth′al·əl ′al·kə‚hȯl] (organic chemistry) H2C:C(CH3)CH2OH Flammable, toxic, water-soluble, colorless liquid boiling at 115°C; has pungent aroma; soluble in most organic solvents; used as a chemical intermediate. Also spelled methyl allyl alcohol.