What is the name of the chemical compound having the molecular formula C 3 H 4 O which is mostly used for the production of acrylic acid and acrylate ester?

Explanation

Acrolein, also called propenal, has formula C₃H₄O and structure CH₂=CH–CHO. An important industrial use is as an intermediate in manufacturing acrylic acid, much of which is converted to acrylate esters. The other listed compounds have different molecular formulas.