Propiolaldehyde

Propiolaldehyde is an organic compound with molecular formula HC2CHO.

It is the simplest chemical compound containing both alkyne and aldehyde functional groups.

[1] The compound exhibits reactions expected for an electrophilic alkynyl aldehyde.

Grignard reagents add to the carbonyl center.

[1] Its explosive properties are attributed to the exothermicity of its polymerization.