110205

(±)-Propylene oxide

ReagentPlus^®, ≥99%

• Synonym(s): (±)-Methyloxirane, 1,2-Epoxypropane
• Empirical Formula (Hill Notation): C₃H₆O
• CAS Number: 75-56-9
• Molecular Weight: 58.08
• Beilstein: 79763
• EC Number: 200-879-2
• MDL number: MFCD00005126
• PubChem Substance ID: 57646875
• NACRES: NA.23

Properties

• vapor density: 2 (vs air)
• Quality Level: 200
• vapor pressure: 29.43 psi ( 55 °C); 8.59 psi ( 20 °C)
• product line: ReagentPlus^®
• assay: ≥99%
• autoignition temp.: 1378 °F
• expl. lim.: 37 %
• refractive index: n20/D 1.366 (lit.)
• bp: 34 °C (lit.)
• mp: −112 °C (lit.)
• density: 0.83 g/mL at 25 °C (lit.)
• SMILES string: CC1CO1
• InChI: 1S/C3H6O/c1-3-2-4-3/h3H,2H2,1H3
• InChI key: GOOHAUXETOMSMM-UHFFFAOYSA-N

Description

General description

(±)-Propylene oxide is an organic compound used as an intermediate in several chemical reactions. It readily reacts with active hydrogen atoms.

Application

Used in the production of polyether polyols, propylene glycols, propylene glycol ethers.Used as an intermediate to produce ammonium type complex to remove thin films of petroleum from water surfaces.

Packaging

100, 500 mL in Sure/Seal™

1, 1, 2.5, 10, 18, 18 L

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Other Notes

The article number 110205-4X1L will be discontinued. Please order the single bottle 110205-1L which is physically identical with the same exact specifications.

Legal Information

ReagentPlus is a registered trademark of Sigma-Aldrich Co. LLC

Safety Information

• Pictograms: GHS02,GHS06,GHS08
• Signal Word: Danger
• Hazard Statements: H224 - H302 - H311 + H331 - H319 - H335 - H340 - H350
• Precautionary Statements: P210 - P233 - P280 - P303 + P361 + P353 - P308 + P313 - P403 + P233
• Hazard Classifications: Acute Tox. 3 Dermal - Acute Tox. 3 Inhalation - Acute Tox. 4 Oral - Carc. 1B - Eye Irrit. 2 - Flam. Liq. 1 - Muta. 1B - STOT SE 3
• Target Organs: Respiratory system
• Storage Class Code: 3 - Flammable liquids
• WGK: WGK 3
• Flash Point(F): -36.4 °F - Equilibrium method
• Flash Point(C): -38 °C - Equilibrium method
• Personal Protective Equipment: dust mask type N95 (US), Eyeshields, Gloves